WestRock Co
WestRock's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2023, WestRock has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into WestRock's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2030 |
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Insights into WestRock's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2023, WestRock has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
Does WestRock have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2023, WestRock has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
WestRock's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 27.5% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 9,379,171 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.a
As of 2023, WestRock is on track to meet its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 40.91% of the planned reduction.a
WestRock's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does WestRock have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2023, WestRock has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
WestRock's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 27.5% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 10,513,567.972 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.a
As of 2023, WestRock is ahead of schedule on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 48% of the planned reduction.a