Budweiser
Budweiser, officially known as Anheuser-Busch Budweiser, is a renowned American beer brand headquartered in the United States. Established in 1876, Budweiser has become a cornerstone of the global brewing industry, with significant operations across North America and beyond. The brand is celebrated for its flagship lager, which is distinguished by its unique brewing process and use of high-quality ingredients, including rice for a crisp finish. Budweiser's commitment to quality has solidified its position as one of the leading beer brands worldwide, often referred to as the "King of Beers." With a rich history marked by innovation and iconic marketing campaigns, Budweiser continues to achieve notable milestones, maintaining a strong market presence and a loyal consumer base.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Budweiser'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
Budweiser's score of 10 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Budweiser's reported carbon emissions
As of 2019, Budweiser reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,500,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 700,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not specified any reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Budweiser's emissions intensity has shown variability over the years, with a reported intensity of 0.00409 kg CO2e per hectolitre in 2016, increasing to 0.00422 kg CO2e per hectolitre in 2017, and then decreasing to 0.00363 kg CO2e per hectolitre in 2018. In 2019, the emissions per hectolitre of production for Scope 3 were reported at 0.862 kg CO2e. While specific reduction initiatives were not detailed, Budweiser's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting. The company operates globally, with its headquarters located in the United States.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Budweiser 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.
