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Brown Forman

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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45

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Brown Forman's score of 45 is higher than 97% 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 2022, Brown Forman reported total carbon emissions of approximately 135,535,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, which accounted for about 112,412,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,762,040,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 1,900,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services, which totalled around 1,250,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company had total emissions of about 112,412,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 155,728,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching about 2,841,377,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 1,880,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Brown Forman has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its emissions reporting and transparency, with a commitment to improving its sustainability practices. Overall, Brown Forman's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified.

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202020212022
Scope 1
135,535,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
3,180,886,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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