Ccu, officially known as Compañía Cervecerías Unidas, is a prominent player in the "Other services (93)" industry, headquartered in CL. Founded in 1902, Ccu has established itself as a leader in the beverage sector, particularly in the production and distribution of beer, soft drinks, and bottled water across Chile and other key regions in South America.
With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands, Ccu stands out for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that have solidified its market position. Ccu's dedication to sustainability and community engagement further enhances its reputation, making it a notable entity in the industry.
+43 vs industry average
Ccu’s score of 68 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ccu's reported carbon emissions
CCU, headquartered in CL and operating within the "Other services (93)" industry, has reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions for recent years, with Scope 3 data available from 2019 onwards.
In 2024, CCU's reported Scope 1 emissions were approximately 79.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 21.8 million kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 83.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 25.4 million kg CO2e.
Moving back to earlier years, 2022 saw Scope 1 emissions of approximately 91.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 80.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 1.38 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 92.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 97.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 1.41 billion kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were reported at around 78.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 83.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1.13 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 76.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 84.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1.10 billion kg CO2e.
CCU's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A., as a current subsidiary with a cascade level of 4. Furthermore, initiatives such as SBTi, RE100, and RTZ targets are cascaded from Heineken N.V.
While specific reduction targets are not detailed in the provided data, CCU's reporting includes indications of emission intensity reductions. For instance, in 2023, the company reported a reduction in GHG emissions intensity (kg CO2e per hl produced) of 0.00441. Similarly, in 2021, GHG emissions intensity (kg CO2 per hl produced) was reported at 0.0369. Earlier reports also indicate intensity metrics; for 2018, Scope 1+2 emissions intensity was 0.7931 kg CO2e per hl, and for 2017, it was 0.08407 kg CO2e per hl. In 2010, a reduction of GHG emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 (kg CO2e/hl produced) was noted at 0.00881.
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Ccu’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
RE 100
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
Climate Action 100
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