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Reynolds American

Reynolds American Inc., a prominent player in the tobacco industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 2004, the company emerged from the merger of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, marking a pivotal moment in the sector. Reynolds American is renowned for its diverse portfolio of tobacco products, including well-known brands such as Camel, Newport, and Pall Mall, alongside innovative reduced-risk products. The company is committed to transforming its business by focusing on harm reduction and sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving market landscape. With a strong market presence and a dedication to responsible practices, Reynolds American continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a key player in the global tobacco industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Reynolds American'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.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Reynolds American's score of 31 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Reynolds American's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Reynolds American reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,977,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,441,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, where Scope 1 emissions were notably lower, such as 45,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 26,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Scope 2 emissions have also fluctuated, with 9,051,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 8,368,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Reynolds American has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a level of transparency in its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its carbon footprint, it may not yet have formalised strategies to achieve significant reductions in line with industry standards. Overall, Reynolds American's emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, while the company remains engaged in tracking its environmental performance.

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Scope 1
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00,000
00,000
00,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
10,563,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
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Industry emissions intensity

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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Reynolds American's primary industry is Tobacco products (16), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Reynolds American 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.

Reynolds American 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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