- High tobacco black market (55.6% of combustible market)
- Economic headwinds and inflationary pressures reducing consumer disposable income
- Increased vapour usage
- Accelerated combustible market reduction & downtrading
British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 752 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 752 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.2K tCO2e/year (2022 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.
GHG Emissions
752 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
30%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1K m3/year
2023
Waste
37.13 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.9K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 752 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.2K tCO2e/year (2022 data) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 61% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions (vs. 2020 baseline)
- 30% of energy consumed from renewable sources
- 70% reduction in waste generated (vs. 2017 baseline)
- 83% recycling rate of waste generated
- Zero waste sent to landfill from direct operations
- 83% reduction in water withdrawn (vs. 2017 baseline)
- Implemented New Category device take-back scheme
- Replaced inner foil wrapper of Benson and Hedges package with recyclable paper
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 35% by 2025 (vs. 2017 baseline)
- Reduce waste generation by 25% by 2025 (vs. 2017 baseline)
- Achieve 90% recycling rate by 2025
- Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2025
- Increase proportion of women in management roles to 45% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 GHG Emissions by 2030 (vs. 2020 baseline)
- 50% reduction in Scope 3 GHG Emissions by 2030 (vs. 2020 baseline)
- 50% renewable energy by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Tobacco Harm ReductionEnvironmentalSocialGovernance