Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands PLC, commonly known as Imperial Brands, is a leading global player in the tobacco and consumer goods industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1901, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into the vaping and heated tobacco sectors, reflecting its commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known cigarette brands, fine-cut tobacco, and next-generation products, Imperial Brands stands out for its focus on quality and consumer choice. The company operates in major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, positioning itself as a formidable competitor in the market. Notable achievements include a strong market presence and a dedication to reducing the health impact of its products, aligning with evolving consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Imperial Brands's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Imperial Brands's score of 83 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Imperial Brands's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Imperial Brands reported carbon emissions of approximately 81,089,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 20,326,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with total Scope 3 emissions reaching about 822,880,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2017 as the base year. Imperial Brands has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 97% by FY2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. These targets include biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Long-term, the company aims to maintain at least a 97% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2030 through FY2040 and a 91% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. Overall, Imperial Brands is committed to significant reductions in its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action and sustainability.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,731,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,455,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 213,081,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Imperial Brands 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.
