Reynolds American Inc., a prominent player in the tobacco industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 2004, the company emerged from the merger of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, marking a pivotal moment in the sector. Reynolds American is renowned for its diverse portfolio of tobacco products, including well-known brands such as Camel, Newport, and Pall Mall, alongside innovative reduced-risk products. The company is committed to transforming its business by focusing on harm reduction and sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving market landscape. With a strong market presence and a dedication to responsible practices, Reynolds American continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a key player in the global tobacco industry.
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Reynolds American's score of 31 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Reynolds American reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,977,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,441,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant shift in their emissions profile, with Scope 1 emissions primarily arising from mobile and stationary combustion activities. Over the years, Reynolds American has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 42,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8,368,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a trend of managing and potentially reducing emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not established any formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests that while they are tracking emissions, they may not yet have committed to specific, measurable goals for future reductions. Overall, Reynolds American's emissions data reflects ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their carbon emissions, with a focus on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, but further clarity on reduction strategies would enhance their climate commitment narrative.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 10,563,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reynolds American 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.