Altria Group Inc
Altria Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Altria Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Altria Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Altria Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Altria Group amounted to 222,434 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Altria Group decreased by 6.74%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Altria Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Altria Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Altria Group were 118,646 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Altria Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Altria Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Altria Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 173 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 103,788 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Altria Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Altria Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Altria Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Altria Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Altria Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Altria Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Altria Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Altria Group reported 1,785,798 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Altria Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Altria Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Altria Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Altria Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,785,798 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 73.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 26.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Altria Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Altria Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 64.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Altria Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Altria Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Altria Group disclose?
In 2023, Altria Group reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Altria Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Altria Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 844,259 tCO₂e (47.28%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 311,931 tCO₂e (17.47%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 212,045 tCO₂e (11.87%)
Altria Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Altria Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Altria Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,008,232 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.49% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Altria Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.91%. a