Britvic plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the beverages industry, renowned for its diverse portfolio of soft drinks. Founded in 1938, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the acquisition of iconic brands and expansion into international markets. Britvic operates primarily in the UK and Ireland, with a growing presence in other regions.
The company’s core offerings include well-loved brands like Robinsons, Tango, and J2O, each distinguished by their unique flavours and quality ingredients. Britvic is committed to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a market leader in the non-alcoholic beverage sector. With a strong focus on consumer preferences and health-conscious options, Britvic continues to achieve notable success and recognition within the industry.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Britvic's reported carbon emissions
Britvic, headquartered in Great Britain and operating within the beverages industry, has established significant climate commitments. The company aims to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions across its group operations by 2040.
In terms of emissions data, for the reporting year 2023, Britvic reported Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 252,857,000 kg CO2e, with investments accounting for about 90,202,000 kg CO2e of this total. Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2023 were approximately 5,912,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, only Scope 3 emissions data was available, amounting to approximately 67,000 kg CO2e.
Britvic has set near-term Science Based Targets (SBTi) with a 2025 deadline, using a 2017 baseline year. These targets include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50%. Additionally, Britvic commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35% by 2025. The company's targets covering its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions needed to keep warming to 1.5°C.
Previous reporting years provide further detail:
- In 2020, total emissions were approximately 151,679,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 17,885,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 23,067,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2020 covered categories such as use of sold products (45,379,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (1,959,000 kg CO2e).
- In 2019, total emissions were approximately 145,486,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 28,060,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 10,191,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included approximately 46,541,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products.
- In 2018, total emissions were approximately 165,393,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 31,048,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 17,414,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included about 53,114,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products.
- In 2017, total emissions were approximately 152,277,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 31,752,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 23,091,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included approximately 42,095,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products.
- In 2016, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 36,363,000 kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 67,494,000 kg CO2e.
Britvic's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, Carlsberg Britvic, at cascade level 0. Their RTZ (Responsibly sourced, Traceable, Zero emission) initiatives are cascaded from Carlsberg Breweries A/S at cascade level 2.
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Britvic’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
50% reduction in Scope 1
British producer of soft drinks Britvic PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2025 from a 2017 base year and…
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35% reduction in scope 3 total
British producer of soft drinks Britvic PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2025 from a 2017 base year and…
2025
50% reduction in Scope 2
British producer of soft drinks Britvic PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2025 from a 2017 base year and…
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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