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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Carlsberg's score of 50 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, based on a 2015 baseline. This goal entails a reduction of total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 92%. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its overall beer-in-hand value chain emissions (including Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 30% by 2030, with an interim target of a 15% reduction by 2022. Historically, Carlsberg's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at approximately 676,600,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 595,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has disclosed its emissions data for Scopes 1 and 2, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. Carlsberg's initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability in the food and beverage sector.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 14,900,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 178,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Carlsberg is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
