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Carlsberg

Carlsberg Group, a leading global brewer, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1847, the company has established itself as a significant player in the beverage industry, renowned for its high-quality beers and innovative brewing techniques. Carlsberg's core product range includes the iconic Carlsberg Lager, Tuborg, and a variety of craft and specialty beers, each distinguished by unique flavours and brewing methods. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of the "Green Fibre Bottle," showcasing its commitment to sustainability. With a strong market position, Carlsberg is celebrated for its rich heritage and dedication to quality, making it a preferred choice among beer enthusiasts worldwide.

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How does Carlsberg's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Carlsberg's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carlsberg's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Carlsberg reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,190,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 261,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 47,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. Carlsberg has set ambitious targets to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions from its breweries by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline. This goal entails a substantial reduction of 92% in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its overall beer-in-hand value chain emissions (which includes Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 30% by 2030, with an interim target of a 15% reduction by 2022. The company has made notable progress in its emissions reduction initiatives, including a 50% reduction target for GHG emissions from breweries by 2022, which corresponds to a 46% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Carlsberg's commitment to sustainability is aligned with industry standards and reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
14,900,000
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Scope 2
178,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carlsberg's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Carlsberg is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Carlsberg is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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