Bat
British American Tobacco (BAT), headquartered in London, GB, is a leading player in the global tobacco industry, with a presence in over 180 countries. Founded in 1902, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of innovative reduced-risk products. BAT's core offerings include traditional tobacco products and a growing portfolio of next-generation alternatives, such as vapour and heated tobacco products, which are designed to meet the changing preferences of consumers. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and responsible marketing, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. With a strong market presence and a focus on innovation, BAT continues to shape the future of tobacco and nicotine consumption.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bat'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
Bat's score of 80 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bat's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, British American Tobacco (BAT) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,479,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 299,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 95,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, BAT targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the use of sold products, also by 2030. BAT's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a further commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. Furthermore, BAT aims for 20% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices. These initiatives reflect BAT's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with global sustainability standards.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,952,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bat 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.
