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A.G. Barr p.l.c., widely recognised as AG Barr, is a distinguished UK soft drinks manufacturer and distributor with a rich heritage. Headquartered in Scotland, Great Britain, the company has been a cornerstone of the British beverage industry since its founding in 1875. This long-standing presence underscores its significant operational footprint across the nation.
AG Barr is renowned for its diverse and beloved portfolio of soft drinks. Key brands include the iconic Scottish favourite IRN-BRU, launched in 1901, along with popular names like Rubicon and Tizer. The company excels in developing, manufacturing, and marketing unique flavour profiles that resonate deeply with consumers, solidifying its position as a leading player in the competitive UK soft drinks market.
46
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+18 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
High
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.374
20182025
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Ag Barr's reported carbon emissions
A.G. Barr plc, a UK-based Beverages company, reported its most recent Scope 1 emissions as 6,897,470 kg CO2e in 2024. Its market-based Scope 2 emissions for the same year were 46,540 kg CO2e, and location-based Scope 2 emissions were 4,798,940 kg CO2e. There was no Scope 3 emissions data available for 2024. In 2023, the company's total emissions were 172,666,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,364,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, approximately 180,000 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2, and 168,122,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3.
A.G. Barr has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year. This includes near-term and long-term targets:
Near-Term Targets:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and downstream transportation and distribution by 25% within the same timeframe (FY2030 from a FY2020 base year).
- In a more recent update (from a FY2023 base year), A.G. Barr plc commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 60% by FY2030, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from downstream transportation and distribution 25% by FY2030. They also commit to a 30.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
Long-Term Targets:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2035 from a FY2020 base year.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and downstream transportation and distribution by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year.
- From a FY2023 base year, A.G. Barr plc commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2035 and maintain a minimum of 90% absolute reductions through FY2050. They also commit to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050, and absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 72% by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.
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Ag Barr’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2030
60% reduction in Scope 2
A.G Barr plc commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 60% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
On track60%
2050
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A.G Barr plc commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 60% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
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2050
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A.G Barr plc commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
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Climate initiatives
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