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Jose Cuervo

Jose Cuervo, officially known as Tequila Cuervo La Rojeña, is a renowned leader in the tequila industry, headquartered in Mexico (MX). Founded in 1795, it has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-quality tequila, with significant operations across major regions in Mexico, particularly in the Jalisco area. The company is celebrated for its core products, including the iconic Jose Cuervo Especial and the premium Reserva de la Familia, which are distinguished by their authentic production methods and rich heritage. As one of the oldest tequila brands, Jose Cuervo has achieved remarkable milestones, including being the first to receive a legal permit to produce tequila. With a strong market position, Jose Cuervo continues to dominate the global spirits industry, recognised for its commitment to quality and tradition, making it a favourite among tequila enthusiasts worldwide.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Jose Cuervo's score of 27 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jose Cuervo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Jose Cuervo reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 71,139,560 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 9,373,450 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Mexico. Globally, their emissions reached about 90,343,160 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 15,124,630 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 111,863,350 kg CO2e for Scope 3, which includes purchased goods and services. In 2022, the company’s emissions in Mexico were approximately 51,627,710 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 12,545,480 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The UK operations reported about 15,044,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 7,135,180 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while the US operations had emissions of approximately 2,012,650 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 7,135,180 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Jose Cuervo. The company’s emissions intensity ratio for 2023 was reported at 520.0 kg CO2e per litre, indicating a focus on measuring and potentially improving their carbon efficiency in the future.

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Scope 1
51,627,710
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Scope 2
12,545,480
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jose Cuervo's primary industry is Other services (93), 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. Jose Cuervo is headquartered in MX, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jose Cuervo is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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