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Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands PLC, commonly known as Imperial Brands, is a leading global player in the tobacco and consumer goods industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1901, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into the vaping and heated tobacco sectors, reflecting its commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known cigarette brands, fine-cut tobacco, and next-generation products, Imperial Brands stands out for its focus on quality and consumer choice. The company operates in major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, positioning itself as a formidable competitor in the market. Notable achievements include a strong market presence and a dedication to reducing the health impact of its products, aligning with evolving consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Imperial Brands's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

90

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

Industry Benchmark

Imperial Brands's score of 90 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Imperial Brands's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Imperial Brands reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73437000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 15683000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 981703000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net-zero target across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2017 as the base year. Imperial Brands has committed to a 97% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 and to maintain this reduction through FY2040. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by FY2030 and 91% by FY2040. These targets include biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, with a focus on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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4,455,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Imperial Brands's primary industry is Tobacco products (16), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Imperial Brands is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Imperial Brands is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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