Carlsberg
Carlsberg Group, a leading global brewer, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1847, the company has established itself as a significant player in the beverage industry, renowned for its high-quality beers and innovative brewing techniques. Carlsberg's core product range includes the iconic Carlsberg Lager, Tuborg, and a variety of craft and specialty beers, each distinguished by unique flavours and brewing methods. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of the "Green Fibre Bottle," showcasing its commitment to sustainability. With a strong market position, Carlsberg is celebrated for its rich heritage and dedication to quality, making it a preferred choice among beer enthusiasts worldwide.
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Carlsberg's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Carlsberg reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,190,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 261,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 47,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations. Carlsberg has set ambitious targets to achieve zero GHG emissions from its breweries by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. This goal translates to a 92% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its overall beer-in-hand value chain GHG emissions (including Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 30% by 2030, with an interim target of a 15% reduction by 2022. The company has made notable progress in its emissions reduction journey, with a target to cut GHG emissions from breweries by 50% by 2022, equating to a 46% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Carlsberg's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its targets are consistent with the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Carlsberg's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the beverage industry.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,900,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 178,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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