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.
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Ag Barr's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, A.G. Barr plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,897,470 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 46,540 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 6,944,010 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 172,666,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,364,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,800,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant portion, approximately 168,122,000 kg CO2e. A.G. Barr has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050, using FY2020 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by FY2030 and to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transport and distribution, by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect A.G. Barr's commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a roadmap in place to achieve net-zero emissions across its operations by 2035 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
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