Public Profile

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.

24

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Brita's score of 24 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

63%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Brita's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Brita SE 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, and a significant 82,745,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 8,042,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, Brita's total emissions were about 62,631,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 6,142,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,542,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 53,946,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2021 to 2022. Brita has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

202020212022
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

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brita's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Brita is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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

Similar Organizations

Electra SAS

FR
Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31)
Updated 4 days ago

Maayanot Hazorea

IL
Crops nec
Updated 4 days ago

Strauss Group Ltd.

IL
Food products nec
Updated 3 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers