absolut vodka
Absolut Vodka, a premium spirit brand under the ownership of Pernod Ricard, is headquartered in France (FR) and has a significant presence in major markets worldwide. Founded in 1879 in Åhus, Sweden, Absolut has established itself as a leader in the vodka industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The brand is celebrated for its unique production process, which includes the use of winter wheat and pure, natural water sourced from Åhus. Absolut's core product line features a variety of flavours and limited editions, appealing to a diverse consumer base. With a strong market position, Absolut Vodka has achieved notable milestones, including its status as one of the best-selling vodka brands globally, making it a staple in bars and homes alike.
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absolut vodka's score of 16 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
absolut vodka's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Absolut Vodka reported total emissions of approximately 996,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources. The company has also documented significant Scope 3 emissions, with about 2,002,000 kg CO2e attributed to business travel in 2019, which decreased to approximately 844,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This indicates a substantial reduction in emissions from business travel over the two-year period. Absolut Vodka has made strides in reducing its climate impact, particularly in production, where the climate impact is reported at about 0.00099 g CO2 per litre of vodka in 2021. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or commitments outlined in their sustainability documentation. Overall, while Absolut Vodka has shown progress in reducing emissions, particularly in Scope 3 business travel, further commitments and targets would enhance their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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| Scope 3 | 2,002,000 | 000,000 | - |
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absolut vodka 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.
