Diageo
Diageo plc, a global leader in beverage alcohol, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates in over 180 countries. Founded in 1997, Diageo has established itself as a powerhouse in the spirits and beer industry, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, consistently delivering premium products that cater to evolving consumer tastes. Diageo's strategic focus on sustainability and responsible drinking has further solidified its market position, making it a notable player in the global alcohol sector. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, Diageo continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and enhancing its reputation worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Diageo'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
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Industry Benchmark
Diageo's score of 69 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Diageo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Diageo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with 395,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 5,900,000,000 kg CO2e. Diageo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Diageo plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 66% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Diageo's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 2007 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 887,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 196,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Diageo 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.
