- Economic pressure affecting consumer purchasing behavior and prioritizing sustainability initiatives.
- Competition from foreign low-cost market participants not known for their sustainability.
- Logistical challenges in implementing circular services (second-hand sales, repairs, rentals).
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Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 649.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 724.5K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2019 | 300.0K tons of CO2e/year (approx.) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Initiatives to reduce packaging waste and increase reuse and recycling of packaging materials.
- Implementation of changes in transportation packaging to better adapt it to deliveries, resulting in a lower climate footprint and lower costs for suppliers.
- Transitioning from fossil-free to emission-free transportation (electric trucks).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- DS Smith aims to become fully climate neutral by 2030; reduce carbon emissions by 46 percent compared to 2019.
🔭 Long-term
- DS Smith aims to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityCircular EconomyPackaging