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Diageo

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Diageo plc, a global leader in beverage alcohol, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates in over 180 countries. Founded in 1997, Diageo has established itself as a powerhouse in the spirits and beer industry, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, consistently delivering premium products that cater to evolving consumer tastes. Diageo's strategic focus on sustainability and responsible drinking has further solidified its market position, making it a notable player in the global alcohol sector. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, Diageo continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and enhancing its reputation worldwide.

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72

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Diageo's score of 72 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Diageo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Diageo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,570,171,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 354,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 4,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 5,217,171,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In the UK, Diageo's Scope 1 emissions were recorded at 121,000,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Diageo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. This target is part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term goals. Additionally, they are committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions in their direct operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Diageo has pledged to reduce absolute emissions by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year. Furthermore, they aim for a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040 and a commitment to reach net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by FY2050. Diageo's ongoing efforts include increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 66% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2030, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
874,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
186,000,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Diageo'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 Diageo is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Diageo is participating in some 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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