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.
How does Newell 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.
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Newell Brands's score of 41 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 Scope 2 (market-based). This marks 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 Scope 2 emissions at 162,123,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Newell Brands has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests a need for further commitment in this area. Overall, Newell Brands's emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and reporting their carbon footprint, but the absence of reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate action.
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| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Newell Brands has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
