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Newell Brands

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Newell Brands's score of 30 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Newell Brands's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Newell Brands reported total carbon emissions of approximately 217,915,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, as it shows a decrease from 229,479,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has made strides in managing its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 225,550,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 229,479,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Over the years, Newell Brands has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions recorded at 351,873,000 kg CO2e in 2016, decreasing to 366,639,000 kg CO2e in 2019, and further down to 277,133,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. Overall, Newell Brands is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate action, and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in its operations.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Newell Brands's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is 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. Newell Brands is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Newell Brands is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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