Brita
Brita GmbH, commonly known as Brita, is a leading company in the water filtration industry, headquartered in Taunusstein, Germany. Founded in 1966, Brita has established itself as a pioneer in providing innovative water purification solutions, primarily focusing on household and commercial applications. The company is renowned for its advanced water filter systems, including pitcher filters, tap filters, and filter jugs, which are designed to enhance the taste and quality of drinking water. Brita's commitment to sustainability and health has positioned it as a trusted brand in numerous markets across Europe and beyond. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Brita continues to achieve significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and environmental responsibility, solidifying its status as a market leader in water filtration solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Brita'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 Furniture Manufacturing 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
Brita's score of 19 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Brita's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Brita reported total carbon emissions of approximately 90,788,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,939,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,103,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 82,745,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the previous years, Brita's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a total of 62,631,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 70,275,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Brita has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company has consistently reported its emissions data, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The emission intensity for Scope 1 and 2 combined has decreased from 0.0141 in 2020 to 0.0121 in 2022, reflecting an improvement in efficiency relative to revenue. Overall, while Brita has not set formal reduction targets, their ongoing emissions reporting suggests a focus on understanding and managing their carbon footprint.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,642,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,070,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 61,563,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
Brita is not committed to any 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.
