- Supply chain disruptions.
- Inflation.
- Geopolitical unrest (including the sale of the Russia business).
- Increased costs of Guarantees of Origin (GOs) and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).
- Increased safety-related injuries (due to aligning reporting methodologies).
Ball Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Ball Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3). By scope: Scope 1: 449.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 529.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 12.1M tCO2e/year. 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.
GHG Emissions
12.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3)
2022
Renewable Energy
28%
of total energy
Water Usage
9.9M m3/year
2022
Waste
83.7K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
4.8M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 449.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 529.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 12.1M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2021 | 1.1B tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2018-2019 | 1.2M metric tons CO2e (Scope 1+2 in 2019) |
| 2016-2017 | 14.6 million tons CO2e (2017) |
| 2012-2013 | 1.26 million metric tons (Scope 1 and 2) in 2013 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 27% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2017.
- Achieved 36% increase in absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions since 2017.
- Secured 28% renewable electricity coverage globally by year-end 2022.
- 31% of global beverage can production used weight-optimized STARcan dome designs.
- 59% of global aerosol can production used lightweight ReAl® alloy.
- 47% of beverage coatings, inks and sealing compounds achieved Cradle to Cradle Material Health certification at Silver level or better.
- Ball Aluminum Cup® achieved Bronze Cradle to Cradle Material Health Certification.
- Reduced aluminum consumption by over 6,200 metric tons, saving approximately 32,680 metric tons of GHG emissions through lightweighting efforts.
- Re:Gen aerosol can has half the carbon footprint of a standard aerosol can.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Total Recordable Incident Rate by 25% (2020-2030)
- Increase female representation in various business units by 2025
- Increase race/ethnicity diversity in various business units by 2025
- Achieve 75% renewable electricity globally by 2025
- Achieve 35% global employee participation in volunteering by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% global aluminum recycling rate for beverage cans, bottles, and cups by 2030
- Achieve 85% average recycled content in aluminum used for beverage cans, bottles, and cups by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 55% by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030
- 100% of workforce participates in unconscious bias training by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions prior to 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyRecyclingDiversity & InclusionResponsible SourcingEmployee Well-beingSupply Chain SustainabilityProduct StewardshipSocial ImpactGovernance