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Baked Goods
US
updated a month ago

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as R.J. Reynolds, is a prominent player in the tobacco industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1875, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and marketing of tobacco products, particularly cigarettes. With a significant presence in major operational regions across North America, R.J. Reynolds is known for its innovative approach to product development. The company’s core offerings include well-known cigarette brands such as Camel and Newport, which are distinguished by their unique flavours and quality. R.J. Reynolds has achieved notable market position through strategic acquisitions and a commitment to research and development, positioning itself as a key competitor in the evolving tobacco landscape. With a rich history and a focus on consumer preferences, R.J. Reynolds continues to shape the future of the tobacco industry.

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77

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Baked Goods 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.

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.'s score of 77 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from British American Tobacco p.l.c.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, R.J. Reynolds inherits reduction initiatives and targets from British American Tobacco p.l.c. This includes participation in various climate-related initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from British American Tobacco p.l.c. at a level 1 relationship. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for R.J. Reynolds are not detailed in the available data. The company has not publicly committed to any specific climate pledges or initiatives beyond those inherited from its parent organisation. As such, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. appears to be in the early stages of establishing its own distinct climate commitments, relying on the frameworks and targets set by British American Tobacco p.l.c. for guidance in its sustainability efforts.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
330,495,000
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Scope 2
363,501,000
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Scope 3
182,343,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.'s primary industry is Bread/bakery products, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.'s Location?

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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 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
65%
Investments
15%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Use of Sold Products
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Business Travel
2%
Capital Goods
1%
Employee Commuting
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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