Smurfit WestRock PLC
Smurfit WestRock's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock 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, Smurfit WestRock has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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. | 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. | 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. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Smurfit WestRock's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smurfit WestRock amounted to 7,420,000 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smurfit WestRock decreased by 3.4%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Smurfit WestRock's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smurfit WestRock's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Smurfit WestRock were 5,674,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Smurfit WestRock reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Smurfit WestRock's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smurfit WestRock's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Smurfit WestRock's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,300,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,746,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Smurfit WestRock reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Smurfit WestRock's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Smurfit WestRock 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smurfit WestRock's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Smurfit WestRock 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Smurfit WestRock use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Smurfit WestRock's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Smurfit WestRock's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock reported 9,452 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Smurfit WestRock includes a breakdown across 0 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. a
Smurfit WestRock's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smurfit WestRock's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,452 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Smurfit WestRock reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Smurfit WestRock's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smurfit WestRock's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Smurfit WestRock 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Smurfit WestRock’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,674,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,109 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 268.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Smurfit WestRock's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Smurfit WestRock's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 268.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 32.84 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Smurfit WestRock rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock ranked 19 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Smurfit WestRock among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Smurfit WestRock's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Smurfit WestRock reported a total carbon footprint of 7,429,452 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.4% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Smurfit WestRock's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 76.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 23.5%. a