JT Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: Target of 47% reduction by 2030 (Group); Scope 2: Target of 47% reduction by 2030 (Group); Scope 3: Target of 28% reduction by 2030 (Group). 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
Target of 50% by 2030, 100% by 2050 (Group); 50% by 2025, 100% by 2040 (Tobacco Business)
of total energy
📊 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). | Target of 47% reduction by 2030 (Group) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | Target of 47% reduction by 2030 (Group) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | Target of 28% reduction by 2030 (Group) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 737 (1,000 tons CO2e) Scope 1 & 2; 7,761 (1,000 tons CO2e) Scope 3 Category 1 (2023) |
| 2022 | 318 thousand tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2013-04 to 2014-03 | 799.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete elimination of Criterion 1 HHPs from direct tobacco leaf supply chain by 2024 (Tobacco); 100% of directly-contracted growers to adopt Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Protocol by 2030 (Tobacco); 100% key supplier screening by 2023 (Tobacco); Implement ALP program in all leaf-sourcing countries by 2025 (Tobacco); Supply Chain Due Diligence maturity score >90% for all tobacco supplying entities by 2028 (Tobacco); Complete supply chain due diligence of all key suppliers for pharmaceutical and processed food businesses by 2025 (Pharmaceutical & Food)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 (Group); Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030 (Group); Reduce water withdrawal by 33% by 2030 (Tobacco); 100% of eligible production facilities certified against the Alliance for Water Stewardship standard by 2030 (Tobacco); Achieve Carbon Neutrality for own operations by 2030 (Group & Tobacco); 50% renewable electricity by 2030 (Group); 88% reusable/recyclable packaging by 2025 (Group); 85% recyclability by 2025 (Tobacco); 20% recycled content in tobacco packaging by 2025 (Tobacco); Eliminate all HHPs by 2040 (Tobacco); Achieve a living income for all leaf growers by 2025 (Tobacco); Monitor 100% of farms on human rights by 2025 (Tobacco); Provide access to remedy via grievance mechanisms for 100% of growers and farm workers by 2027 (Tobacco)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions across entire value chain by 2050 (Group & Tobacco); Transition to 100% zero-carbon energy by 2050 (Group); 100% renewable electricity by 2050 (Group); 100% reusable/recyclable packaging by 2030 (Group); 100% recyclability by 2030 (Tobacco)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
BiodiversityEmissions ReductionRenewable EnergyWater StewardshipWaste ReductionSustainable AgricultureReduced-Risk ProductsYouth Access PreventionDiversity, Equity & InclusionTalent Attraction & RetentionHealth and SafetyEmployee DevelopmentSupplier Screening & Supply Chain Due DiligenceGrower Living IncomeHuman RightsCommunity Investment