Public Profile

Ag Barr

Ag Barr, officially known as A.G. Barr plc, is a prominent British soft drinks manufacturer headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1875, the company has established itself as a key player in the beverage industry, particularly known for its iconic brands such as IRN-BRU and Barr's fruit drinks. With a strong operational presence across the UK and expanding into international markets, Ag Barr focuses on producing high-quality, innovative soft drinks that cater to diverse consumer preferences. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of new product lines and sustainable practices that enhance its market position. Ag Barr's commitment to quality and unique flavour profiles sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a trusted name in the soft drinks sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ag Barr'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.

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

Ag Barr'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.

99%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Ag Barr's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, A.G. Barr plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 172,666,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,459,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050, using FY2020 as the baseline year. A.G. Barr has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by FY2030 and aims to cut Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, upstream transport, and downstream transport—by 25% within the same timeframe. For the long term, the company targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. The company's emissions data reflects a commitment to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
5,296,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,294,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ag Barr's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Ag Barr is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ag Barr 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
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Royal Unibrew

DK
Beverages
Updated 3 days ago

J D Wetherspoon

GB
Hotel and restaurant services (55)
Updated 2 days ago

Marstons

GB
Hotel and restaurant services (55)
Updated 3 days ago

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

US
Beverages
Updated 3 days ago
DitchCarbon Score

Coca Cola

US
Beverages
Updated 3 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers