DS Smith Ltd
DS Smith's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into DS Smith's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DS Smith amounted to 2,263,195 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DS Smith decreased by 7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
DS Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DS Smith's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DS Smith were 1,340,272 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has DS Smith reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, DS Smith's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), DS Smith's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are DS Smith's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, DS Smith reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 944,921 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 922,923 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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.
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.
What methodology does DS Smith use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, DS Smith reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2024, DS Smith reported 4,700,076 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of DS Smith includes a breakdown across 12 of 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.
DS Smith's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DS Smith's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, DS Smith reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,700,076 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 73.12% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 26.88% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has DS Smith reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, DS Smith's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DS Smith disclose?
In 2024, DS Smith reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2024, the largest contributors to DS Smith's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,233,164 tCOâ‚‚e (47.51%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 654,726 tCOâ‚‚e (13.93%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 581,463 tCOâ‚‚e (12.37%)
DS Smith's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DS Smith's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, DS Smith reported a total carbon footprint of 6,963,271 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.52% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to DS Smith's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 19.25%.