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Beverage Manufacturing
US
updated 13 days ago

Brown Forman

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Brown-Forman Corporation, a prominent player in the global spirits and wine industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1870, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and marketing of premium alcoholic beverages, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, and Finlandia Vodka. With operations spanning across North America, Europe, and Asia, Brown-Forman has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the largest American-owned spirits companies. The company's commitment to quality and innovation sets its products apart, ensuring a unique experience for consumers. As a testament to its market position, Brown-Forman consistently ranks among the top spirits companies globally, reflecting its enduring legacy and dedication to excellence in the industry.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Brown Forman's score of 44 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brown Forman's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Brown Forman reported total carbon emissions of approximately 167,650,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,708,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 839,013,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 3,637,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 159,614,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 135,535,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 150,435,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 11,953,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The significant Scope 3 emissions in 2022 also included 792,725,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Brown Forman has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Brown-Forman Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organisation. Overall, Brown Forman's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting is evident, although the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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20222024
Scope 1
150,435,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
11,953,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
796,838,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brown Forman's primary industry is Beverages, which is low 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 Brown Forman is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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