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BRITANNIA

Britannia Industries Limited, commonly known as Britannia, is a leading player in the Indian food industry, headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 1892, the company has established itself as a household name, particularly in the bakery and dairy sectors. With a diverse portfolio that includes biscuits, bread, cakes, and dairy products, Britannia is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company operates extensively across India and has a significant presence in international markets. Key milestones in its history include the introduction of iconic products like the Britannia Marie Gold and the launch of its dairy segment. Britannia's market position is bolstered by its strong brand equity and a wide distribution network, making it one of the most trusted names in the industry.

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

BRITANNIA's score of 29 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BRITANNIA's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, BRITANNIA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,250,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 93,583,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 66,405,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 4,256,930,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The combined emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 amounted to about 159,989,000 kg CO2e. For the fiscal year 2023-24, BRITANNIA has made notable strides in its climate commitments by generating or sourcing around 35 million kWh of renewable electricity, which constituted 28% of its total electricity consumption in India. This initiative led to the avoidance of approximately 25,367 tonnes CO2 emissions, reflecting a reduction of about 25.37% in emissions from both Scope 1 and Scope 2. BRITANNIA has consistently disclosed its emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its renewable energy usage, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
75,828,240
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Scope 2
40,223,490
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BRITANNIA's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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 BRITANNIA is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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BRITANNIA is not participating in any 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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