Sustainable Development Report 2023 Overview

This document is the Sustainable Development Report for 2023, detailing Smurfit Kappa's commitments and progress towards environmental sustainability. It outlines the company's circular business model aimed at reducing its environmental footprint across various dimensions, including climate change, forest management, water usage, and waste reduction. The report states that Smurfit Kappa aims to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and highlights significant achievements, such as a 95.5% certification of packaging as CoC and a 43.7% reduction in relative CO2 emissions since 2005. The document emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices, including the use of 77% recycled fibers and the implementation of water stewardship initiatives. It also discusses the challenges posed by climate change and the need for innovation and collaboration to meet ambitious carbon targets set by international agreements. The report serves as a comprehensive account of the company's sustainability efforts and future goals.