Amcor PLC
Amcor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Amcor completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Amcor has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Amcor's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Amcor amounted to 10,958,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Amcor increased by 507.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Amcor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Amcor's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Amcor were 430,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Amcor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Amcor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Amcor's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Amcor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Amcor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,168,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 10,528,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Amcor reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Amcor's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 597.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
What methodology does Amcor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Amcor reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Amcor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Amcor's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Amcor reported 8,870,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Amcor includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 2 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Amcor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Amcor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Amcor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,870,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Amcor reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Amcor's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 10.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Amcor's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Amcor's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Amcor disclose?
In 2024, Amcor reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Amcor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Amcor's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,362,100 tCO₂e (100%)
Amcor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Amcor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Amcor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 430,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,640 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 31.52 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Amcor's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Amcor's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Amcor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 31.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 47.7, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Amcor rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Amcor ranked 8 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Amcor is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Amcor's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Amcor reported a total carbon footprint of 19,828,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 74.62% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Amcor's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 53.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 44.73%.a