Newell Brands Inc., a prominent player in the consumer goods industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1903, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Newell Brands is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands in categories such as home and kitchen, writing instruments, and outdoor products. The company’s core offerings, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, and Coleman, are distinguished by their innovation and quality, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. With a strong market position, Newell Brands has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have enhanced its product lines and market reach. As a leader in the consumer goods sector, Newell Brands continues to set trends and deliver exceptional value to its customers.
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In 2024, Newell Brands reported total carbon emissions of approximately 360,526,000 kg CO2e, comprising 212,438,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 148,089,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions totalled about 383,207,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 221,084,000 kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions at 162,123,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Newell Brands has shown a trend of reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at approximately 229,479,000 kg CO2e, down from about 242,936,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 277,133,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations and energy use. Despite the reductions, Newell Brands has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives. The company’s climate commitments remain vague, with no formal pledges or targets outlined in the available data. All emissions data is sourced directly from Newell Brands Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations. Overall, Newell Brands is making progress in managing its carbon emissions, but further transparency and commitment to reduction targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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Newell Brands 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.