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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

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ag Barr's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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, 4,328,290 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 168,122,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, using FY2020 as the baseline year. In the near term, A.G. Barr aims 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, the company targets a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating A.G. Barr's proactive approach to sustainability and its role in the food and beverage processing sector in the UK.

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Scope 1
5,296,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
7,294,000
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0,000,000
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00,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ag Barr's primary industry is Beverages, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Ag Barr is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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