Altria Group Inc
Altria Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Altria Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Altria Group amounted to 210,069 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Altria Group decreased by 5.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Altria Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Altria Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Altria Group were 111,382 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Altria Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Altria Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Altria Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Altria Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Altria Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 182 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 98,687 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Altria Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Altria Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 34.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.ab
What methodology does Altria Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Altria Group reported 1,732,632 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 2024 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 2023, 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 2024, Altria Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,732,632 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 74.13% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.87% 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 2019, Altria Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 12,186.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Altria Group disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Altria Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 869,213 tCO₂e (50.17%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 308,487 tCO₂e (17.8%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 189,439 tCO₂e (10.93%)
Altria Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Altria Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Altria Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 111,382 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,444 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.45 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Altria Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Altria Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Altria Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19.26, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Altria Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Altria Group ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Altria Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Altria Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Altria Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,942,701 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.26% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Altria Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.73%.a