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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
BRITANNIA's score of 25 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
BRITANNIA's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BRITANNIA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,260,710,000 kg CO2e, comprising 75,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 50,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,503,981,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase in total emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions at about 1,244,050,000 kg CO2e. BRITANNIA has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, but there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their reports. The company has not set any science-based targets for emissions reduction, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, BRITANNIA's emissions intensity has shown variability, with the latest figures indicating a need for enhanced strategies to address their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their total emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 75,828,240 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 40,223,490 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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BRITANNIA 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.
