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Tobacco Products
GB
updated 11 hours ago

Bat

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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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97

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.

43

Industry Benchmark

Bat's score of 97 is higher than 97% 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 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 the previous year, 2023, BAT's emissions in Great Britain included approximately 2,245,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and a negligible Scope 2 emission of -10,000 kg CO2e, indicating a potential adjustment or credit in their reporting. 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. Additionally, they are targeting a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, BAT commits to a 42% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050, with specific focus on emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the use of sold products. Furthermore, BAT has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects their long-term strategy to mitigate climate impact. The data and targets are sourced from British American Tobacco p.l.c., ensuring consistency and accountability in their climate reporting.

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2018201920202021202220232024
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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bat's primary industry is Tobacco products (16), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Bat is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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