Newell Brands Inc., a prominent player in the consumer goods industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1903, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Newell Brands is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands in categories such as home and kitchen, writing instruments, and outdoor products. The company’s core offerings, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, and Coleman, are distinguished by their innovation and quality, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. With a strong market position, Newell Brands has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have enhanced its product lines and market reach. As a leader in the consumer goods sector, Newell Brands continues to set trends and deliver exceptional value to its customers.
How does Newell 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.
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Newell Brands's score of 30 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Newell Brands reported total carbon emissions of approximately 217,915,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This represents a continued effort to reduce their carbon footprint, as emissions have decreased from about 366,639,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 351,873,000 kg CO2e in 2016. The breakdown for 2023 shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 225,550,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 229,479,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to managing both direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. Despite these reductions, Newell Brands has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices, although further details on future commitments or strategies remain unspecified.
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Newell Brands is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.