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Reynolds American Inc., a prominent player in the tobacco products industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the sector, particularly through its innovative approach to tobacco and nicotine products. With major operations across North America, Reynolds American focuses on manufacturing and marketing a diverse range of tobacco products, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and modern oral nicotine alternatives.
The company is renowned for its flagship brands, such as Camel and Pall Mall, which are distinguished by their quality and unique flavour profiles. Reynolds American has achieved significant market position, consistently ranking among the top tobacco companies in the US. Notable milestones include its commitment to reduced-risk products, reflecting a shift towards a more sustainable future in the tobacco industry.
24
DitchCarbon score
-25 vs industry average
Reynolds American’s score of 24 is lower than 35% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Tobacco Products has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.334
20182025
The Tobacco Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Reynolds American's reported carbon emissions
Reynolds American, a US-based tobacco products company, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2023 at 2,977,000 kg CO2e, including 29,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 76,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 2,872,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Its Scope 2 emissions (from purchased electricity) for the same year were 4,441,000 kg CO2e. Data for Scope 3 emissions in 2023 was not disclosed.
In 2022, Reynolds American's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 308,000,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 emissions were 4,641,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of 3,588,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 4,707,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 5,243,000,000 kg CO2e.
The company has set a near-term absolute reduction target to decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. This target is aligned with the BAT Group target.
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Reynolds American’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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