- Continued macro-economic headwinds impacting consumer affordability in the U.S.
- Growth of illicit single-use vapor products in the U.S.
- Potential menthol ban in the U.S.
- Data availability and accuracy challenges in Scope 3 emissions reporting
- Cost and complexity of implementing carbon-smart farming techniques
- Global shortages in key materials (e.g., food-grade post-consumer resin)
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 3: 26.0K thousand tonnes (2022). 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
38.1%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 26.0K thousand tonnes (2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 782.4K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 33.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2023 vs 2020 baseline
- 12.48% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions in 2022 vs 2020 baseline
- 28.2% reduction in waste generated in own operations vs 2017 baseline (surpassing 25% target)
- 39.2% reduction in water withdrawn vs 2017 baseline (surpassing 35% target)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- £5bn revenue from New Categories by 2025
- 50m consumers of Non-Combustible products by 2030
- 25% reduction in waste generated in own operations by 2025 vs 2017 baseline
- 35% less water use by 2025 vs 2017 baseline
- Deforestation and Conversion Free tobacco supply chain by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2030 vs 2020 baseline
- 50% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 vs 2020 baseline
- 50% renewable energy use by 2030
- Forest Positive in tobacco supply chain by 2025 vs 2021 baseline
- Deforestation Free pulp and paper supply chain by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero GHG emissions across value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Harm ReductionClimate ChangeCircular EconomyBiodiversity and EcosystemsWaterEmployees, Diversity and CultureHuman RightsFarmer Livelihoods and CommunitiesMarketing and CommunicationsEthics and IntegritySupplier Engagement