Altria Group, Inc., commonly known as Altria, is a leading player in the tobacco and nicotine industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, the company has evolved significantly, with key milestones including the acquisition of Philip Morris Companies Inc. and the expansion into smoke-free products. Altria operates primarily in the United States, focusing on the manufacture and marketing of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and innovative nicotine delivery systems. The company’s core products include well-known brands such as Marlboro, Copenhagen, and Skoal, distinguished by their quality and heritage. Altria is also making strides in the development of reduced-risk products, positioning itself as a forward-thinking entity in a rapidly changing market. With a strong market presence and a commitment to responsible product innovation, Altria continues to be a significant force in the tobacco sector.
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Altria's score of 60 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Altria Group, Inc. reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 111,565,000 kg CO2e globally. In 2023, the company recorded 118,819,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside 1,470,359,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The 2022 data shows a total of 238,124,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions at 1,462,121,000 kg CO2e. Altria has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline. This target is part of a broader strategy that includes a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Additionally, Altria plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.34% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Altria has committed to a 42% reduction by 2030 from a 2022 base year. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) emissions by 30.3% by 2030, with a no-deforestation commitment for its primary commodities by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Altria's commitment to sustainable practices within the tobacco industry.
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2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 5,264,365,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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