In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group 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.
Smurfit Kappa Group has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Smurfit Kappa Group 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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a. Smurfit Kappa Group's Annual Report 2023
b. Smurfit Kappa Group's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Smurfit Kappa Group's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 405.00 million, representing 3.6% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 154.00 million of Smurfit Kappa Group's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1.4% 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
Smurfit Kappa Group's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Smurfit Kappa Group's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Smurfit Kappa Group's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 17.65%, suggesting that Smurfit Kappa Group may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of Smurfit Kappa Group's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that EUR 405.00 million of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 3.6% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 154.00 million (1.4% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 2.2% of Smurfit Kappa Group'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 Smurfit Kappa Group's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that EUR 154.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1.4% 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.
Smurfit Kappa Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Smurfit Kappa Group's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 1.4%
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 Smurfit Kappa Group earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that EUR 157.81 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 1.4% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Smurfit Kappa Grouphas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Smurfit Kappa Group's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 151.00 million,representing 13.9% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 37.00 million of Smurfit Kappa Group's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 3.4% 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
Smurfit Kappa Group's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Smurfit Kappa Group's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Smurfit Kappa Group's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 47.83%,highlighting Smurfit Kappa Group'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 Smurfit Kappa Group's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that EUR 151.00 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 13.9% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 37.00 million (3.4% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 10.5% of Smurfit Kappa Group'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 Smurfit Kappa Group's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that EUR 37.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 3.4% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Smurfit Kappa Group is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Smurfit Kappa Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Smurfit Kappa Group's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 3.4%
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 Smurfit Kappa Group is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group allocated EUR 36.82 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 3.4% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Smurfit Kappa Grouphas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Smurfit Kappa Group's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 25.00 million,representing 4.4% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 15.00 million of Smurfit Kappa Group's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 2.6% 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
Smurfit Kappa Group's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have Smurfit Kappa Group's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Smurfit Kappa Group's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 13.04%,highlighting Smurfit Kappa Group's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Smurfit Kappa Group's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that EUR 25.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 4.4% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 15.00 million (2.6% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 1.8% of Smurfit Kappa Group'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 Smurfit Kappa Group's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that EUR 15.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.6% 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.
Smurfit Kappa Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is Smurfit Kappa Group's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 2.6%
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 Smurfit Kappa Group's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2023, Smurfit Kappa Group allocated EUR 15.00 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 2.6% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Smurfit Kappa Grouphas 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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