Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Ag Barr
Public Profile
Beverage Manufacturing
GB
updated 24 days ago

Ag Barr

Company website

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.

58

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Ag Barr's score of 58 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

75%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

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 4,654,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 11,696,410 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a significant commitment to reducing emissions, with a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by FY2050, using FY2020 as the baseline. For near-term goals, A.G. Barr aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by FY2030 from the FY2023 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term, the company has set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by FY2035 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2050. The company has also committed to ensuring that 79.8% of its suppliers, based on emissions, will have science-based targets by FY2030. A.G. Barr's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reflecting their dedication to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.

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 very 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

Greene King

GB
•
Food products nec
Updated about 11 hours ago

Nestle

CH
•
Food products nec
Updated 15 days ago

Nichols

GB
•
Beverages
Updated about 11 hours ago

Monster

US
•
Beverages
Updated about 11 hours ago

Heineken

NL
•
Beverages
Updated 1 day ago

Pernod Ricard

FR
•
Beverages
Updated about 11 hours ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

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

Ditchcarbon
v251022.2
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy