Carlsberg

Carlsberg's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

For the beverage industry, Carlsberg, headquartered in Denmark, has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. In 2025, the company reported total emissions of approximately 9.04 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 305 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of roughly 77 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 8.66 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributors within Scope 3 are purchased goods and services (around 5.43 billion kg CO2e), followed by upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 842 million kg CO2e).

In 2024, Carlsberg's total emissions were approximately 8.28 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 331 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 57 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 7.89 billion kg CO2e.

Carlsberg is committed to achieving a net-zero value chain by 2040. Key interim targets include achieving zero carbon emissions at its breweries by 2030 and a 30% reduction in relative value chain carbon emissions by the same year. Furthermore, the company aims for all its electricity to come from new renewable assets by 2030. In line with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, Carlsberg has set targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90.0% by 2032 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, they aim for a 30.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2032. The company also aims to maintain a minimum 90.0% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction from 2032 through 2040.