Altria
Altria Group, Inc., commonly known as Altria, is a leading player in the tobacco and nicotine industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, the company has evolved significantly, with key milestones including the acquisition of Philip Morris Companies Inc. and the expansion into smoke-free products. Altria operates primarily in the United States, focusing on the manufacture and marketing of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and innovative nicotine delivery systems. The company’s core products include well-known brands such as Marlboro, Copenhagen, and Skoal, distinguished by their quality and heritage. Altria is also making strides in the development of reduced-risk products, positioning itself as a forward-thinking entity in a rapidly changing market. With a strong market presence and a commitment to responsible product innovation, Altria continues to be a significant force in the tobacco sector.
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Altria's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Altria Group, Inc. reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 111,565,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 118,819,000 kg CO2e, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,470,359,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Altria's total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) reached about 2,382,124,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 3 emissions alone accounting for approximately 1,462,121,000 kg CO2e. Altria has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 18% by 2030 from the same baseline. In terms of renewable energy, Altria plans to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, significantly increasing its current sourcing of renewable electricity, which was about 0.34% in 2022. The company also aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, with long-term goals of achieving a 90% reduction by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Altria's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the tobacco industry.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 5,264,365,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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