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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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67

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Edrington's score of 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Edrington's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Edrington reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,561,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,709,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 5,852,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Furthermore, Edrington is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2045, targeting a significant 90% reduction in emissions by that year. Edrington's Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from mobile and stationary combustion, while Scope 2 emissions are entirely from purchased electricity. The company also plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by FY2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Edrington's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.

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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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Edrington's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Edrington is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Edrington is participating in some 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.

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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