Altria
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Altria'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products 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.
Industry Benchmark
Altria's score of 47 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Altria's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Altria Group, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 129,087,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 123,359,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions reached about 5,420,777,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Altria's near-term targets include a significant reduction of 65% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.34% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Altria aims for a reduction of 42% by 2030, also from a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, Altria has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2017 base year, alongside an 18% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the tobacco industry.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2017 | 2020 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 167,720,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 169,287,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,264,365,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
Altria 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.
