Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
Industry Group: Containers & Packaging
Country/Region: Ireland
Identifier: -
Smurfit WestRock manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. After the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in summer 2024, Smurfit WestRock became the largest producer of containerboard in the world, with substantial operations in North America, South America, and Europe.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Containers & Packaging 1 out of 91
Universe
Global Universe 133 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Smurfit Kappa Group Plc |
8.2
Negligible
|
1 out of 91 |
Avery Dennison Corp. |
11
Low
|
7 out of 91 |
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. |
16
Low
|
27 out of 91 |
Packaging Corporation of America |
17.6
Low
|
35 out of 91 |
Sonoco Products Co. |
22.6
Medium
|
72 out of 91 |
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Smurfit Kappa Group Plc's Exposure is Low
Management
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Smurfit Kappa Group Plc's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Smurfit Kappa Group Plc's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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