Ardagh Group SA
Ardagh Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ardagh Group 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).
However, Ardagh Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 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. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ardagh Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ardagh Group amounted to 3,416,776 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ardagh Group increased by 0.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Ardagh Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ardagh Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ardagh Group were 2,435,153 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Ardagh Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Ardagh Group's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Ardagh Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2021), Ardagh Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Ardagh Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ardagh Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 981,623 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
What methodology does Ardagh Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ardagh Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Ardagh Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Ardagh Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ardagh Group reported 1,709,703 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 Ardagh Group includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Ardagh Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ardagh Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ardagh Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,709,703 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Ardagh Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Ardagh Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 58.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2021), Ardagh Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 57.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
Insights into Ardagh Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ardagh Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,435,153 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,140 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 266.43 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Ardagh Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ardagh Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ardagh Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 266.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.89, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Ardagh Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ardagh Group ranked 21 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Ardagh Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Ardagh Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ardagh Group reported a total carbon footprint of 5,126,479 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 31.2% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Ardagh Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 47.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 33.35%.a