Brown-Forman Corp
Brown-Forman's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2021, 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 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 - 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Brown-Forman's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brown-Forman amounted to 109,226 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brown-Forman decreased by 38.58%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Brown-Forman's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brown-Forman's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of Brown-Forman were 100,594 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 decreased by 11.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Brown-Forman's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Brown-Forman's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, Brown-Forman reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,632 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Brown-Forman reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Brown-Forman's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 87.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
What methodology does Brown-Forman use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, Brown-Forman reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-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 2021, Brown-Forman reported 3,186 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 2021 disclosure of Brown-Forman includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2020, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Brown-Forman's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brown-Forman's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, Brown-Forman reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,186 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 decreased by 40.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Brown-Forman's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 31.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Brown-Forman disclose?
In 2021, Brown-Forman reported emissions for 1 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 2021, the largest contributors to Brown-Forman's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,186 tCO₂e (100%)
Brown-Forman's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Brown-Forman's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, Brown-Forman reported a total carbon footprint of 112,412 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 38.4% decrease compared to 2020, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Brown-Forman's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 89.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.68%. a