Edrington
Edrington, a leading player in the global spirits industry, is headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a premier producer of luxury whisky and other fine spirits, with a strong presence in key markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Renowned for its iconic brands, including The Macallan and Highland Park, Edrington is celebrated for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The company’s unique approach to production, emphasising traditional methods and sustainable practices, sets it apart in a competitive market. With a reputation for excellence, Edrington has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its products, solidifying its position as a leader in the premium spirits sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Edrington's score of 45 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Edrington's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Edrington reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,987,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 17,960,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 3,839,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from business travel accounted for about 188,000 kg CO2e. Edrington has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 50% by the fiscal year 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Furthermore, the company plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by FY2025, continuing through FY2030. In the long term, Edrington is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2045, with a target to reduce emissions by 90% from the 2020 baseline by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Edrington's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | 21,690,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,692,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,000,000 |
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Edrington is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
