Bat
British American Tobacco (BAT), headquartered in London, GB, is a leading player in the global tobacco industry, with a presence in over 180 countries. Founded in 1902, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of innovative reduced-risk products. BAT's core offerings include traditional tobacco products and a growing portfolio of next-generation alternatives, such as vapour and heated tobacco products, which are designed to meet the changing preferences of consumers. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and responsible marketing, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. With a strong market presence and a focus on innovation, BAT continues to shape the future of tobacco and nicotine consumption.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bat'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Bat's score of 85 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bat's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, British American Tobacco (BAT) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,479,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 299,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 95,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,479,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. BAT has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term goals include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a 2020 baseline, and a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, BAT aims for 20% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by FY2025. The company also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 2025. Long-term, BAT targets a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, with specific reductions of 72% in Scope 3 FLAG emissions. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating BAT's proactive approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,952,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Bat is committed to some 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.
