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Canopy Growth

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Canopy Growth'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.

25

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Canopy Growth's score of 25 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canopy Growth's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Canopy Growth, headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,982,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36,548,000 kg CO2e, which comprise stationary combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 22,434,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 46,534,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions, Canopy Growth has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of formal climate commitments or science-based targets indicates a need for further action in addressing climate change within the cannabis industry. As the sector evolves, it will be crucial for Canopy Growth to establish and communicate clear sustainability goals to align with global climate efforts.

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2020
Scope 1
36,548,000
Scope 2
22,434,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canopy Growth'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. Canopy Growth is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Canopy Growth 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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