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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Industry Benchmark
Bat's score of 100 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Bat's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, British American Tobacco (BAT) reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions at approximately 237,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 74,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. In 2023, BAT's emissions data revealed a total of 267,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 95,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), alongside a substantial Scope 3 total of approximately 5,479,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has also committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, with interim targets of 50% reductions by 2030. BAT's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes specific targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 330,495,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 363,501,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 182,343,000 | 000,000,000 | 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
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.
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.
