- Lack of primary data and complex supply chain hindering accurate Scope 3 emissions reporting.
- Impacts of climate change and compliance with environmental standards.
- Obtaining appropriate regulatory approval to market NGP products.
- Unintended use of NGP products.
- Costs of production fluctuating due to global shifts in raw material prices.
- Risk of child labour in the supply chain.
- Obtaining employee self-identification data for DEI tracking.
Imperial Brands PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Imperial Brands PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 981.7K tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 73.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 15.7K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 981.7K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
981.7K tCO2e (Scope 3)
2024
Renewable Energy
42% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
903.5K m3
2024
Waste
33.2K tons
2024
Energy Use
595 GWh
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 73.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.7K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 981.7K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 981.7K tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 222.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 location-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 69% since 2017.
- Reduced absolute waste in operations by 32% since 2017.
- Sent zero waste to landfill from manufacturing operations and main offices since May 2024.
- 94% of packaging formats in EU and UK deemed recyclable.
- Achieved 84% average packaging recyclability score for products sold in EU and UK.
- 99% of wood used for tobacco curing is sustainably sourced or matched by managed planting.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of purchased grid electricity from traceable renewable sources by 2025.
- Zero non-hazardous waste sent to landfill by 2025.
- 100% of packaging material in EU and UK to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
- Support suppliers to provide access to 100% sustainable wood for use as tobacco curing fuel by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Net Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce total waste from operations by 20% by 2030.
- Achieve an average packaging recycling score of 80% or more by 2030 for products sold in the EU & UK.
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions across the value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Healthier FuturesPositive Contribution to SocietySafe & Inclusive Workplace