Ccu
Ccu, officially known as Compañía Cervecerías Unidas, is a leading beverage company headquartered in CL, with significant operations across Chile and Argentina. Founded in 1850, Ccu has established itself as a key player in the beverage industry, specialising in the production and distribution of beer, soft drinks, and bottled water. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes popular brands such as Cristal and Escudo, setting it apart through quality and innovation. Ccu's commitment to sustainability and community engagement has further solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in the region. With a rich history and a focus on excellence, Ccu continues to thrive as a prominent force in the Latin American beverage sector.
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Ccu's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, CCU reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,853,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 21,765,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 83,169,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 25,410,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2024. Looking back to 2022, CCU's total emissions included approximately 91,103,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 80,172,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 1,377,252,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The total emissions for 2021 were approximately 1,603,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at about 92,777,000 kg CO2e and 97,481,000 kg CO2e, respectively. CCU's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A., which is part of the Heineken N.V. corporate family. This relationship influences CCU's climate commitments and reduction initiatives, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Overall, CCU is actively working towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in Scopes 1 and 2, but lacks specific targets or commitments outlined in the available data.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 76,114,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 84,147,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,104,642,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Ccu is not participating in any 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.
