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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ag Barr's score of 47 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ag Barr's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, A.G. Barr plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 172,666,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,363,670 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 4,328,290 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 168,122,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions in the value chain. A.G. Barr has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its 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 Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transport and distribution, by 25% within the same timeframe. For the long term, A.G. Barr aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect A.G. Barr's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 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 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Ag Barr is committed to some 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.
