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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.
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Industry Average
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Bat's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, British American Tobacco (BAT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 237,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 74,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). In 2023, the company recorded approximately 299,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 95,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 5,479,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services and use of sold products. BAT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, compared to a 2020 baseline. This target is aligned with a 1.5°C warming pathway and is part of their broader commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. Additionally, BAT aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. The company has also committed that 20% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2025, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. These targets are part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect BAT's commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. Overall, BAT's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change challenges.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 415,195,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 425,975,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 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 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.
