DS Smith reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 19% compared to 2019/20

DS Smith replaced over one billion pieces of plastic ahead of schedule and achieved an “A” rating on climate change from the global environmental non-profit, CDP.

DS Smith’ said it replaced over one billion pieces of plastic across its international markets a year ahead of schedule and reduced total Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 5% compared to last year and 19% compared to 2019/20.

DS Smith also invested €90 million to install a new biomass boiler at their Rouen paper mill, which is expected to save 99,000 tonnes of CO2 a year. All fourteen of its paper mills also completed biodiversity activities.

Miles Roberts, Group Chief Executive of DS Smith, commented: “I am immensely proud of our team for exceeding our plastic replacement target more than a year early, continuing to reduce our greenhouse gas emission year-on-year, and securing recognition as a sustainability leader by CDP. We believe that our Now & Next Sustainability Strategy is leading our industry, so while it is right to celebrate our colleagues’ achievements, we also know we need to keep moving forward and are working with our customers to ensure that together we can lead the transition to a low carbon, circular economy.”