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Tobacco Products
US
updated 23 days ago

General Cigar Holdings Inc.

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General Cigar Holdings Inc., a prominent player in the premium cigar industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality cigars, with significant operations across North America and the Caribbean. Renowned for its diverse portfolio, General Cigar offers a range of iconic brands, including Macanudo, Cohiba, and Partagas, each distinguished by unique flavour profiles and craftsmanship. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its manufacturing capabilities and enhancing its sustainability practices. With a strong market position, General Cigar Holdings Inc. continues to innovate while honouring traditional cigar-making techniques, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name among cigar aficionados worldwide.

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80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products 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.

43

Industry Benchmark

General Cigar Holdings Inc.'s score of 80 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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General Cigar Holdings Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S

General Cigar Holdings 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 Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, General Cigar Holdings Inc. inherits emissions data and climate initiatives from Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges outlined for General Cigar Holdings Inc. at this time. The absence of detailed emissions data suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own climate strategy or reporting framework. In the broader context of the tobacco industry, companies are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainability and climate action. While General Cigar Holdings Inc. has not yet disclosed specific initiatives or targets, it is likely that it will align with industry standards and practices as it develops its environmental commitments.

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Scope 1
15,300,000
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Scope 2
21,200,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
-
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. General Cigar Holdings Inc.'s primary industry is Tobacco products (16), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 General Cigar Holdings Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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General Cigar Holdings Inc. is not participating in any 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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