Altria Group, Inc., commonly known as Altria, is a leading player in the tobacco and nicotine industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, the company has evolved significantly, with key milestones including the acquisition of Philip Morris Companies Inc. and the expansion into smoke-free products. Altria operates primarily in the United States, focusing on the manufacture and marketing of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and innovative nicotine delivery systems. The company’s core products include well-known brands such as Marlboro, Copenhagen, and Skoal, distinguished by their quality and heritage. Altria is also making strides in the development of reduced-risk products, positioning itself as a forward-thinking entity in a rapidly changing market. With a strong market presence and a commitment to responsible product innovation, Altria continues to be a significant force in the tobacco sector.
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Altria's score of 45 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Altria Group, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 123,892,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 114,232,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a total Scope 3 emissions of about 5,420,777,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and to achieve a 90% reduction by 2050. Additionally, Altria plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. Altria's near-term targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies these goals as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company also commits to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and has set a target to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. Overall, Altria is working towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
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Get Started2017 | 2020 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 167,720,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 169,287,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 5,264,365,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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