Smurfit Kappa achieves four of its Better Planet sustainability targets

Smurfit Kappa announced today that it has achieved four of its mid-term, Better Planet 2050 sustainability targets. The Better Planet 2050 targets quantify the company’s commitment to delivering a sustainable future through: low-carbon, circular packaging solutions; increasing support for the communities in which it operates; and further enhancing the lives of its employees.

According to its 17th Sustainable Development Report published today, Smurfit Kappa has achieved its targets on:
*Waste: achieving a 35.8% reduction in waste sent to landfill, ahead of its 2025 target of 30% (24% in 2022)
*Forestry: achieving 95.5% of packaging sold with Chain of Custody certification, ahead of its 2025 target of 95% (94.3% in 2022)
*Communities: €25.6 million donated to support social, environmental and community initiatives, ahead of its 2025 target of €24 million (€18.4 million in 2022)
*Diversity: 25.1% of management positions were held by women at the end of 2023, ahead of its 2024 target of 25% (23.5% in 2022).

The comprehensive report, which covers January to December 2023, highlights the company’s progress through continued capital investment, ongoing operational improvements and collaboration with customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
more at: https://www.smurfitkappa.com/newsroom/2024/smurfit-kappa-achieves-four-of-its-better-planet-sustainability-targets

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