Canopy Growth Corporation, commonly referred to as Canopy Growth, is a leading player in the cannabis industry, headquartered in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly evolved, establishing a strong presence across North America and Europe. Canopy Growth is renowned for its diverse portfolio of cannabis products, including dried flower, oils, and edibles, which are distinguished by their quality and innovation. With a commitment to research and development, Canopy Growth has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major retailers and advancements in product formulation. As a pioneer in the legal cannabis market, the company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its robust brand offerings such as Tweed and Spectrum Therapeutics. Through its dedication to excellence and sustainability, Canopy Growth continues to shape the future of the cannabis industry.
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In 2020, Canopy Growth, headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 46,534,000 kg CO2e, comprising 24,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 22,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions included about 5,118,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and approximately 19,081,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. The Scope 2 emissions were primarily from purchased electricity, amounting to around 18,556,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, Canopy Growth has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no reported commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not inherited emissions data from any parent or related organizations, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Canopy Growth Corporation. Overall, while Canopy Growth has substantial emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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Scope 1 | 24,198,000 |
Scope 2 | 22,336,000 |
Scope 3 | - |
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Canopy Growth is not participating in any 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.