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Ball Corp

Common Name
Ball
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Employees
16,000
Ticker
BALL
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Ball Corp. is a leading manufacturer and provider of metal packaging for beverages, foods, and household products. Renowned for its production of aluminum beverage cans, Ball Corp. plays a significant...

Ball's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Ball 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, Ball has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Ball’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Ball's GRI index 2025
a. Ball's GRI index 2025
b. Ball's GRI index 2024
b. Ball's GRI index 2024
c. Ball's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
c. Ball's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
d. Ball's Integrated Report 2021
d. Ball's Integrated Report 2021
e. Ball's Sustainability Report 2020
e. Ball's Sustainability Report 2020

Insights into Ball's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBall amounted to1,062,325metric 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 Ballincreased by 1.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Ball's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+4%+6%-4%-14%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ball's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ball were 387,349 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Ball reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Ball's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year(2023), Ball's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ball's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Ball's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Ball reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 190,200 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 674,976 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Ball reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Ball's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ball's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Ball use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Ball reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Ball's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Ball's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Ball reported 7,544,675 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Ball includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Ball's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e+9%+19%+2%-28%-13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ball's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Ball reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,544,675 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Ball reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Ball's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 17.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ball's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.16%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

Insights into Ball’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Ball reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 387,349 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,795 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 32.84 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Ball's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00010,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0002,00010,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Silgan HoldingsYear: 2021Scope 1: 260,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,677Scope 1 Intensity: 45.85 tCO2e/$MGraphic Packaging HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,351,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,807Scope 1 Intensity: 153.41 tCO2e/$MCrown HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 562,894 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,801Scope 1 Intensity: 47.70 tCO2e/$MFloor & Decor HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,414Scope 1 Intensity: 5.13 tCO2e/$MAbercrombie & FitchYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,281Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MTaylor Morrison HomeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.91 tCO2e/$MInternational PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,619Scope 1 Intensity: 336.54 tCO2e/$MSonoco ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 637,605 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,305Scope 1 Intensity: 120.18 tCO2e/$MLevi Strauss & CoYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,179Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MGreifYear: 2024Scope 1: 625,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,355Scope 1 Intensity: 143.52 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MService Corporation InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 109,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,186Scope 1 Intensity: 26.21 tCO2e/$MBrunswickYear: 2024Scope 1: 82,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,237Scope 1 Intensity: 15.80 tCO2e/$MCarnivalYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,680,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,021Scope 1 Intensity: 386.88 tCO2e/$MAvery DennisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 238,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,756Scope 1 Intensity: 27.18 tCO2e/$MPackaging Corp of AmericaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,383Scope 1 Intensity: 238.57 tCO2e/$MCaseys General StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,833 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,863Scope 1 Intensity: 7.05 tCO2e/$MLennarYear: 2022Scope 1: 10,515 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,670Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MSealed AirYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,393Scope 1 Intensity: 29.30 tCO2e/$MExpedia GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,691Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MPultegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,949Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MBallYear: 2024Scope 1: 387,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,795Scope 1 Intensity: 32.84 tCO2e/$M

How does Ball's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Ball reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 32.84 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.19, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Ball rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Ball ranked 15 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Ball is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Ball's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Ball reported a total carbon footprint of 8,607,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.63% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Ball's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.84%.a

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