Imperial Brands PLC
Imperial Brands's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Imperial Brands 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).
Imperial Brands has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Imperial Brands's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Imperial Brands amounted to 181,907 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Imperial Brands decreased by 6.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Imperial Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Imperial Brands's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Imperial Brands were 73,437 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Imperial Brands reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Imperial Brands's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.22%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Imperial Brands's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Imperial Brands's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Imperial Brands reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,683 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 108,470 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Imperial Brands reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Imperial Brands's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Imperial Brands's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Imperial Brands 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Imperial Brands use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Imperial Brands reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Imperial Brands's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Imperial Brands's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Imperial Brands reported 981,703 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Imperial Brands includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Imperial Brands's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Imperial Brands's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Imperial Brands reported total Scope 3 emissions of 981,703 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 92.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Imperial Brands's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Imperial Brands disclose?
In 2024, Imperial Brands reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Imperial Brands's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Imperial Brands's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 678,527 tCOâ‚‚e (67.31%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 74,471.04 tCOâ‚‚e (7.39%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 70,747.488 tCOâ‚‚e (7.02%)
Imperial Brands's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Imperial Brands's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Imperial Brands reported a total carbon footprint of 1,163,610 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.3% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Imperial Brands's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.32%.