Edrington, a leading name in the beverages industry, is headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the premium spirits market, focusing on the production and distribution of high-quality whisky and other fine spirits. Edrington is renowned for its iconic brands, including The Macallan, Highland Park, and Glenrothes, each distinguished by their unique craftsmanship and heritage.
With a strong operational presence in key markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Edrington has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in product development. The company’s dedication to quality and excellence has solidified its market position, making it a respected name among connoisseurs and industry professionals alike.
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Edrington’s score of 61 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 48% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Edrington's reported carbon emissions
Edrington, a UK-based beverages company, has reported its carbon emissions and set ambitious climate commitments. For the fiscal year 2024, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9,175,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,121,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, FY2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9,709,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5,852,000 kg CO2e. For FY2022, Edrington reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 20,199,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7,493,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data is not fully available for these years, with a noted data gap in 'purchased goods and services'. Edrington has committed to significant emissions reductions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their near-term targets include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as a base year. Additionally, they aim to increase their annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by FY2025, continuing through FY2030. Looking further ahead, Edrington has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2045. This long-term goal includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2045, also from a FY2020 base year. This target boundary encompasses land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Edrington's targets are classified as 1.5°C aligned by the SBTi, indicating their consistency with the warming limit set by the Paris Agreement.
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