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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In 2024, Carlsberg Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,220,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 331,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 57,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 7,832,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes. Carlsberg has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions from its beverage production by 2030. This target includes a 90% reduction in total gross greenhouse gas emissions from its baseline year, allowing for the offset of up to 10% of hard-to-abate emissions with carbon credits. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its beer-in-hand value chain emissions (covering Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 30% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. The company’s near-term targets, as certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), include a 92% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its breweries by 2030, supported by a 50% reduction target set for 2022. These initiatives demonstrate Carlsberg's commitment to aligning its operations with global climate goals and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Carlsberg is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
