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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.

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67

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 67 is higher than 98% 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 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 11,964,100 kg CO2e for both scopes. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, A.G. Barr is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations by 2035 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and by 2050 for its entire value chain. In 2023, A.G. Barr's total emissions were reported at 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. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 168,122,000 kg CO2e, which highlights the importance of addressing emissions beyond its direct operations. A.G. Barr's long-term targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2020 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate A.G. Barr's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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7,294,000
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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.

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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. This request for Ag Barr is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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
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