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DS Smith Ltd
DS Smith's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, DS Smith 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).
DS Smith has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into DS Smith's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDS Smith amounted to2,240,790metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DS Smithdecreased by 0.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
DS Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DS Smith's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of DS Smith were 1,399,949 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has DS Smith reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, DS Smith's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 35.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), DS Smith's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are DS Smith's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, DS Smith reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 840,913 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 840,841 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has DS Smith reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, DS Smith's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that DS Smith's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), DS Smith's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DS Smith's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does DS Smith use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, DS Smith reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
DS Smith's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into DS Smith's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, DS Smith reported 4,587,940 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 2025 disclosure of DS Smith includes a breakdown across 12of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
DS Smith's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DS Smith's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, DS Smith reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,587,940 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 75.4%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 24.6%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has DS Smith reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, DS Smith's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 19.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), DS Smith's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that DS Smith's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DS Smith disclose?
In 2025, DS Smith reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of DS Smith's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to DS Smith's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,301,052 tCOâ‚‚e(50.15%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 629,892 tCOâ‚‚e(13.73%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 477,282 tCOâ‚‚e(10.4%)
DS Smith's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DS Smith’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, DS Smith reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,340,272 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,568 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 156.42 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
DS Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does DS Smith's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, DS Smith reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 156.42 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.85, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does DS Smith rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, DS Smith ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places DS Smith among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into DS Smith's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, DS Smith reported a total carbon footprint of 6,828,730 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.93% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to DS Smith's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.5%.a