Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are one of the major causes of rising global warming, and the companies from the FMCG, retail, packaging and food service sectors account for a significant amount of the global emissions. CO2, Methane & NOx gases form a major part of greenhouse gases released from fossil fuels such as gas and oil. Due to rising GHG emissions from companies, it became important among major contributing sectors to report gas emissions during their operations.
Companies from the consumer sector are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. Consumers are becoming more aware of excess carbon dioxide emissions' detrimental environmental effects. Their consumption behavior changes due to this, and they take an active interest in sustainability issues.
British American Tobacco plc (BAT) produces, markets, and sells cigarettes, tobacco and nicotine products, vapor and tobacco-heating products, and other tobacco-related products. The company markets its products under various brands, including Pall Mall, Vogue, Viceroy, Newport, Vype, glo, Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Natural American Spirit, Kool, Kent, Rothmans, Kodiak, and Camel.
Total GHG emissions of British American Tobacco in 2021 were 0.89 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents (MtCO2eq), a decrease of 7.4% from 2020. The company aims to achieve carbon-neutral operations (Scope 1 and 2 CO2eq emissions) by 2030 and net zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. It also has set a goal to have 100% renewable electricity sourced by 2030.
GHG emissions are generally classified into Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions from the combustion of fuels at the company’s owned and operated facilities. Scope 2 encompasses indirect GHG emissions associated with purchased electricity, heat, and steam. Scope 3 involves indirect GHG emissions in the company’s upstream and downstream activities.
Scope 3 emissions form the major portion of British American Tobacco’s total GHG emissions, accounting for around 44.3% (0.39 MtCO2eq) of total GHG emissions in 2021. British American Tobacco’s Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5% to 0.33 MtCO2eq, and Scope 2 emissions decreased by around 14.6% to 0.17 MtCO2eq in 2021.
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