Ambev Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ambev's score of 90 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ambev's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ambev's total carbon emissions in Brazil reached approximately 2,799,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure is part of a broader global total of about 4,564,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from Scope 1 (483,000,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (75,000,000 kg CO2e), and a significant Scope 3 contribution (4,005,000,000 kg CO2e). Ambev has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 43.4% by 2026, using 2017 as a 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 is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with specific intensity reduction targets of 25% for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2025. These targets are part of Ambev's broader sustainability strategy and are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. Ambev's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, reflecting its position as a current subsidiary within the corporate family.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 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 | - | - | - | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ambev's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Ambev's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Ambev's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Ambev has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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