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Beverage Manufacturing
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updated 8 months ago

Diageo North America, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Diageo North America, Inc., a subsidiary of the global beverage leader Diageo plc, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the alcoholic beverages industry, focusing on the production and distribution of premium spirits and beers. Diageo North America boasts a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Guinness, each distinguished by their unique heritage and craftsmanship. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, which has solidified its market position as a leader in the spirits sector. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and responsible drinking, Diageo North America continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking industry pioneer.

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69

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Diageo North America, Inc.'s score of 69 is higher than 83% 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 North America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Diageo plc

Diageo North America, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Diageo plc, which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data. Diageo plc has set ambitious climate targets, including commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets are part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while also addressing Scope 3 emissions through various initiatives. As a subsidiary, Diageo North America aligns with the sustainability goals established by Diageo plc, which include participation in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100. These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and accountability in emissions reporting and reduction efforts. While specific reduction targets for Diageo North America are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Diageo plc reflect a strong dedication to climate action and sustainability within the beverage industry.

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Scope 2
171,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Diageo North America, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Diageo North America, Inc.'s primary industry is Beverage Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Diageo North America, Inc.'s Location?

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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 North America, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Diageo North America, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Diageo North America, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 116% last year and increased by approximately 116% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Capital Goods
6%
Use of Sold Products
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Diageo North America, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Diageo North America, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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