Brown-Forman Corp
Brown-Forman's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Brown-Forman 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).
Brown-Forman has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Brown-Forman's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brown-Forman amounted to 229,852 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brown-Forman increased by 110.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Brown-Forman's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brown-Forman's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Brown-Forman were 167,650 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Brown-Forman reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Brown-Forman's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 47.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2021), Brown-Forman's Scope 1 emissions increased by 66.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Brown-Forman's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Brown-Forman reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,708 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 62,202 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Brown-Forman use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Brown-Forman reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Brown-Forman's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Brown-Forman's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Brown-Forman reported 1,002,264 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 Brown-Forman includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Brown-Forman's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brown-Forman's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Brown-Forman reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,002,264 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Brown-Forman reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Brown-Forman's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 18,767.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2021), Brown-Forman's Scope 3 emissions increased by 31,358.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Brown-Forman disclose?
In 2024, Brown-Forman reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Brown-Forman's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Brown-Forman's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 839,013 tCO₂e (83.71%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 159,614 tCO₂e (15.93%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,637 tCO₂e (0.36%)
Brown-Forman's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Brown-Forman’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Brown-Forman reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 167,650 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,178 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 40.13 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Brown-Forman's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Brown-Forman's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Brown-Forman reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 40.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.76, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Brown-Forman rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Brown-Forman ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Brown-Forman is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Brown-Forman's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Brown-Forman reported a total carbon footprint of 1,232,116 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 996.07% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Brown-Forman's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.61%.a