DS Smith

DS Smith

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-1.67 -55
Industry: Packaging Solutions
Listing country: United Kingdom
Year added: 2022

DS Smith, incorporated in 1940, is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, with headquarters based in London, United Kingdom. The company operates across various business segments, predominately focusing on Packaging, Paper, and Recycling, while also maintaining a historical significance in Plastics, despite recent divestments in that area. Key brands under DS Smith's umbrella reflect its core businesses, notably DS Smith Packaging, DS Smith Paper, and DS Smith Recycling. These brands cater to a diverse international client base, offering products and services that span many countries worldwide. Prominent markets for DS Smith include the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, The Netherlands, and the United States, alongside a notable presence in various other European countries, Northern Africa, and Turkey. The company's widespread presence underlines its commitment to delivering fiber-based packaging solutions that emphasize sustainability and environmental responsibility, while serving customers throughout Europe and other international territories. (Powered by AI)

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DS Smith

Over 70 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of packaging waste, including plastic, paper, glass, metal, etc., are produced annually1. Common packaging materials include plastic polymers, paper & board, metal, glass, etc., which are often discarded quickly aft...

Rebecca L. December 26th, 2023
20 ratings
DS Smith

Modern slavery violates human rights as it strips people's freedom forcing them to work through threats & violence1. As of 2021, 50 million (Mn) people are living in modern slavery, out of which 28 Mn are in forced labour2. Around 2.3 million (Mn)...

Kanak _. December 5th, 2023
20 ratings
DS Smith

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods & services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1.  On average, the statutory corp...

Adedayo _. November 11th, 2023
18 ratings
DS Smith

Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are responsible for various adverse environmental effects, such as the world's rise in average temperature & climate change1. Also, it is reported that 100,000+ climate change-related deaths happen each year2. Reduci...

Joy C. October 31st, 2023
48 ratings
DS Smith

Forests, covering 30% of Earth's land area, provide habitat for approximately 80% of land-based species1. Deforestation claims the lives of 50,000 species each year, with the paper and pulp industry playing a significant role in this global issue2...

Ebenezer O. October 30th, 2023
18 ratings
DS Smith

Job creation efficiently reduces poverty by providing social protection to the workers and their families and offers prospects for social integration and personal development1. Increasing employment and ensuring decent work are critical aspects of...

Emmanuel J. October 23rd, 2023
20 ratings
DS Smith

A gender-balanced workforce is represented by a 40-60% ratio of men and women1;pxii. Women’s underrepresentation limits economic development, squander human potential and leads to an unequal share of economic growth benefits2. Increasing women's...

Sylvia S. December 2nd, 2023
24 ratings
DS Smith

According to the WHO, ~785 Million (Mn) people do not have access to basic drinking water services1, while 2.7 Billion (Bn) people are experiencing water scarcity at least a month in a year2. The world's total water demand is 4,600 Bn m3 at presen...

Kanak _. September 4th, 2023
20 ratings
DS Smith

Over 2 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste are generated annually, at least 33% of which is not safely managed1. Globally, around 37% of the waste is landfilled, and 19% is recycled or composted1. Improper waste management pollutes wa...

Gift O. July 30th, 2023
12 ratings
DS Smith

Globally, an estimated 80% of wastewater is discharged without proper treatment, affecting the health of the environment and people1. Moreover, wastewater leads to Dead Zones (depletion of O2) in water bodies affecting aquatic biodiversity2. Manuf...

Bayonle B. March 16th, 2022
36 ratings

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