- Water-related risks in other parts of our value chain are not considered currently
- Weather, climate change, fires, diseases, and other agricultural uncertainties that affect the health, yield, quality, or price of raw materials.
- Extended droughts or water supply interruptions could affect production.
Brown-Forman Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Renewable Energy
88%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.6M m3 (withdrawn) 3460430 m3 (consumed)
2023
Energy Use
4.1M GJ
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 111.8K metric tons (FY2021) |
| 2018-2019 | 2.8M Metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 88% of Brown-Forman’s electricity consumption is from renewable sources.
- Introduced a 50 ml PET bottle of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey made with 15% post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 100% of primary packaging being recyclable or reusable by 2030; significantly increasing the recycled content of product packaging materials by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Water ManagementEnergy ManagementPackaging Lifecycle ManagementResponsible Drinking & MarketingEnvironmental & Social Impacts of Ingredient Supply ChainIngredient Sourcing