Ds Smith Plc is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Specializing in corrugated packaging, the company serves diverse sectors including food ... Ds Smith Plc is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Specializing in corrugated packaging, the company serves diverse sectors including food and beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and industrial markets. With a strong focus on sustainability, Ds Smith emphasizes the use of recycled materials and operates recycling and waste management services to support the circular economy. This approach not only reduces environmental impact but also enhances resource efficiency across supply chains.
Ds Smith has a significant presence in both European and North American markets, catering to the changing demands of global commerce by offering innovative, customer-driven packaging solutions. Its strategic investments in research and development underscore its commitment to leading advancements in packaging technology. In the financial markets, Ds Smith Plc is notable for its contributions to sustainable practices and its forward-thinking strategies in packaging, positioning itself as a vital player in aligning industry operations with ecological imperatives.
In 2024, DS Smith was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
DS Smith has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of DS Smith are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Portion of total company turnover generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.
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Total turnover of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Portion of total company OPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Portion of total company CAPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.
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Insights into DS Smith's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, DS Smith reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of GBP 180.35 million, representing 2.65% of its total turnover. Of this amount, GBP 164.27 million of DS Smith's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 2.41% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
DS Smith's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have DS Smith's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), DS Smith's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 27.84%, suggesting that DS Smith may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of DS Smith's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that GBP 180.35 million of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.65% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, GBP 164.27 million (2.41% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 0.24% of DS Smith's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of DS Smith's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that GBP 164.27 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.41% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
DS Smith's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
DS Smith's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is DS Smith's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 2.41%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does DS Smith earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that GBP 164.40 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 2.41% of the company's total revenue,indicating that DS Smithhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into DS Smith's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, DS Smith reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of GBP 87.37 million,representing 17.23% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, GBP 7.78 million of DS Smith's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1.5% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
DS Smith's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have DS Smith's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), DS Smith's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 36.36%,highlighting DS Smith's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of DS Smith's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that GBP 87.37 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 17.23% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, GBP 7.78 million (1.5% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 15.73% of DS Smith's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of DS Smith's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that GBP 7.78 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1.5% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that DS Smith is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
DS Smith's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
DS Smith's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is DS Smith's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 1.5%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much DS Smith is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, DS Smith allocated GBP 7.59 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 1.5% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that DS Smithhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into DS Smith's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, DS Smith reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of GBP 1.89 million,representing 0.83% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, GBP 1.89 million of DS Smith's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.83% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
DS Smith's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have DS Smith's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), DS Smith's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 36.15%, suggesting that DS Smith may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.a, b
How much of DS Smith's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that GBP 1.89 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.83% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, GBP 1.89 million (0.83% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 0% of DS Smith's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of DS Smith's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that GBP 1.89 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.83% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
DS Smith's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
DS Smith's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is DS Smith's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, DS Smith reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.83%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of DS Smith's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, DS Smith allocated GBP 1.90 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.83% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that DS Smithhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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