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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As of 2023, Ambev, headquartered in Brazil, reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. In 2022, the company emitted approximately 2,758,556,000 kg CO2e in total emissions, with 266,438,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and no emissions reported from Scope 2. The Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 2,758,556,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the substantial impact of its supply chain and product lifecycle. Ambev has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43.4% by 2026, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 11.9% in 2017 to 100% by 2026, with a commitment to maintain this level through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Ambev targets a reduction of 25% by 2027 from the same base year. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Ambev's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 351,297,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 125,278,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 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.