Brewdog
BrewDog, officially known as BrewDog PLC, is a pioneering craft brewery headquartered in Ellon, Scotland, GB. Founded in 2007, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, the United States, and beyond, establishing itself as a leader in the craft beer industry. BrewDog is renowned for its innovative approach to brewing, offering a diverse range of beers, including IPAs, stouts, and lagers, all crafted with a commitment to quality and sustainability. With a strong emphasis on community and transparency, BrewDog has achieved notable milestones, such as becoming the first UK brewery to launch an equity crowdfunding campaign. The brand's unique offerings, including its flagship Punk IPA and a variety of limited-edition brews, have garnered a loyal following. As a trailblazer in the craft beer movement, BrewDog continues to redefine industry standards and inspire beer enthusiasts worldwide.
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Brewdog's score of 23 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Brewdog's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Brewdog reported total carbon emissions of approximately 112,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 5,598,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 102,638,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, their total emissions were about 121,109,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 included 3,331,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,929,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 102,887,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Brewdog has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives in their climate commitments, which suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. The company continues to face challenges in managing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their total emissions. Overall, Brewdog's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate impact within the brewing industry, particularly in reducing Scope 3 emissions, which often encompass the largest share of a company's carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,392,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,452,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 58,106,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Brewdog 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.
