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Food Product Manufacturing
IN
updated 20 days ago

BRITANNIA

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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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23

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

BRITANNIA's score of 23 is higher than 56% 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 4,300,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 93,583,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 66,405,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 4,256,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In 2023, BRITANNIA's emissions were similar, with Scope 1 at 93,583,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 66,405,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,256,930,000 kg CO2e, indicating a consistent emissions profile over the two years. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2023 were about 159,989,000 kg CO2e, with an intensity of 200 kg CO2e per tonne of production. BRITANNIA has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting and climate commitments. Overall, BRITANNIA's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of its carbon footprint, underscoring the need for comprehensive strategies to address emissions across its value chain.

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Scope 1
77,309,000
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Scope 2
47,096,000
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00,000,000
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.

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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
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