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British American Tobacco (BAT), headquartered in the United Kingdom, is a leading player in the tobacco products industry, specifically within the sector classified as Tobacco products (16). Founded in 1902, BAT has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of innovative products and expansion into emerging markets.
With a diverse portfolio that includes traditional cigarettes, reduced-risk products, and modern oral tobacco alternatives, BAT stands out for its commitment to sustainability and harm reduction. The company operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and Africa, positioning itself as a market leader with a strong emphasis on research and development. Notable achievements include its pioneering efforts in the development of next-generation products, which cater to the evolving preferences of consumers.
+51 vs industry average
Bat’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tobacco Products has below-average carbon intensity
The Tobacco Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2025, Bat's total carbon emissions are projected to be approximately 5.88 billion kg CO2e. This includes about 222 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 293 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and around 5.29 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Bat has set several climate commitments and reduction targets. The company aims to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
For near-term targets, Bat is committed to a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using a 2020 base year. Additionally, Bat plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 50% by 2030, also from a 2020 base year. These targets are verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Bat also commits that 20% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2025.
As part of its long-term strategy towards Net Zero by 2050, Bat aims for a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2020 base year. Similarly, it targets a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, use of sold products, end-of-life treatment of sold products, and investments within the same timeframe. The company also commits to a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
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90% reduction in Scope 2
British American Tobacco commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year.
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90% reduction in Scope 1
British American Tobacco commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
British American Tobacco commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
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