WestRock Co
WestRock's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
WestRock has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into WestRock's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WestRock amounted to 7,680,596.76 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WestRock decreased by 5.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
WestRock's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WestRock's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of WestRock were 5,997,083 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has WestRock reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, WestRock's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), WestRock's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are WestRock's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, WestRock reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,326,787 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,683,513.76 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has WestRock reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, WestRock's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WestRock's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), WestRock's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.7% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does WestRock use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, WestRock reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
WestRock's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into WestRock's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, WestRock reported 9,652,663 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 2023 disclosure of WestRock includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
WestRock's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WestRock's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, WestRock reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,652,663 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 65.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 34.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has WestRock reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, WestRock's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does WestRock disclose?
In 2023, WestRock reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of WestRock's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to WestRock's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,910,319 tCO₂e (30.15%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,780,113 tCO₂e (28.8%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,291,118 tCO₂e (23.74%)
WestRock's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into WestRock's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, WestRock reported a total carbon footprint of 17,333,259.76 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 112.44% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to WestRock's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 55.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 34.6%.a