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Edrington

Edrington, a leading player in the global spirits industry, is headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a premier producer of luxury whisky and other fine spirits, with a strong presence in key markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Renowned for its iconic brands, including The Macallan and Highland Park, Edrington is celebrated for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The company’s unique approach to production, emphasising traditional methods and sustainable practices, sets it apart in a competitive market. With a reputation for excellence, Edrington has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its products, solidifying its position as a leader in the premium spirits sector.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Edrington's score of 55 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Edrington's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Edrington reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,561,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,709,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 5,852,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, Edrington plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by FY2025. In 2024, Edrington's emissions further decreased to approximately 13,296,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,175,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 4,121,000 kg CO2e. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2045, with a long-term target to reduce emissions by 90% from the FY2020 baseline. Edrington's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental practices.

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202020232024
Scope 1
21,690,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
8,692,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
4,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Edrington's primary industry is Beverages, which is medium 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. Edrington is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Edrington 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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