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Pyxus

Pyxus International, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the global agricultural industry, specialising in the production and marketing of tobacco and non-tobacco products. Founded in 1873, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across key regions including North America, South America, and Africa. With a diverse portfolio that includes sustainable agricultural practices and innovative product offerings, Pyxus stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has made notable strides in the development of alternative products, positioning itself as a leader in the transition towards a more sustainable future. Recognised for its market resilience and adaptability, Pyxus continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in the agricultural sector.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Pyxus's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pyxus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pyxus International, headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,036,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 82,716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 25,994,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 966,057,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Pyxus is committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, Pyxus's emissions were also substantial, with 2022 emissions at approximately 628,567,020 kg CO2e and 2021 emissions at about 883,148,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes.

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82,909,000
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Scope 2
25,994,000
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Scope 3
883,148,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pyxus's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Pyxus is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Pyxus is participating in some 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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