Britvic plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the beverages industry, renowned for its diverse portfolio of soft drinks. Founded in 1938, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the acquisition of iconic brands and expansion into international markets. Britvic operates primarily in the UK and Ireland, with a growing presence in other regions.
The company’s core offerings include well-loved brands like Robinsons, Tango, and J2O, each distinguished by their unique flavours and quality ingredients. Britvic is committed to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a market leader in the non-alcoholic beverage sector. With a strong focus on consumer preferences and health-conscious options, Britvic continues to achieve notable success and recognition within the industry.
+13 vs industry average
Britvic’s score of 43 is higher than 59% 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
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 48% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Britvic's reported carbon emissions
Britvic, a UK-based beverage company, is committed to significant carbon emission reductions. The company has set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2025, using a 2017 base year. Additionally, Britvic aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35% by the same year, also from a 2017 baseline. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are considered consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In terms of recent emissions data, for the reporting year 2023, Britvic reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 5.9 million kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions of approximately 252.9 million kg CO2e, which includes approximately 90.2 million kg CO2e from investments. For the reporting year 2024, Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 67,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 data not specified for this period. Looking further back, in 2020, Britvic reported total emissions of approximately 151.7 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 17.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 23.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2020 included approximately 45.4 million kg CO2e from the use of sold products and approximately 1.96 million kg CO2e from business travel. Britvic has a long-term goal to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions in its Group operations by 2040. This comprehensive climate strategy underscores Britvic's dedication to sustainability within the beverage industry. Please note that emissions data for Britvic may be inherited from its corporate family, with specific SBTi targets cascaded from "Carlsberg Britvic" at cascade level 0, and RTZ initiatives from "Carlsberg Breweries A/S" at cascade level 2.
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Britvic’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2040
Achieve Net Zero carbon emissions in our Group operations by…
Achieve Net Zero carbon emissions in our Group operations by 2040.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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