Ambev, officially known as Companhia de Bebidas das Américas, is a leading beverage company headquartered in Brazil. Established in 1999, Ambev has rapidly grown to dominate the Latin American market, with significant operations across Brazil, Argentina, and other key regions. Specialising in the production and distribution of beer, soft drinks, and other non-alcoholic beverages, Ambev is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes iconic brands such as Skol, Brahma, and Antarctica. The company is distinguished by its commitment to quality and innovation, consistently delivering products that resonate with consumers. As a major player in the beverage industry, Ambev has achieved notable milestones, including its merger with Anheuser-Busch InBev, solidifying its position as one of the largest beverage companies globally. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Ambev continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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Ambev's score of 90 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Ambev's total carbon emissions in Brazil reached approximately 2,799,000,000 kg CO2e. Globally, the company reported total emissions of about 4,564,000,000 kg CO2e, which included 483,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 75,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 4,005,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Ambev has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43.4% by 2026, using a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 11.9% in 2017 to 100% by 2026, maintaining this level through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Ambev targets a reduction of 25% by 2027, also based on 2017 levels. The company has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ambev's dedication to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. Ambev's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, ensuring a comprehensive approach to climate accountability across its corporate family.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,164,244,200 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,164,244,200 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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