Costa Limited
Costa Limited, commonly known as Costa Coffee, is a leading coffeehouse chain headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1971, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence in the UK and expanding into international markets. Costa operates primarily in the food and beverage industry, specialising in high-quality coffee and a diverse range of food offerings. The brand is renowned for its unique blend of coffee, crafted from ethically sourced beans, and its commitment to sustainability. Costa's innovative approach to customer experience, including its loyalty programme and convenient store formats, has solidified its position as a market leader. With numerous accolades and a loyal customer base, Costa Limited continues to set the standard in the coffee sector, making it a prominent player in the global coffeehouse landscape.
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As of the latest available data, Costa Limited does not report specific carbon emissions figures. However, the company has made significant climate commitments through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Costa Coffee, a subsidiary of Costa Limited, has pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 50% per coffee serving within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector. The emissions reduction targets are cascaded from Costa Limited, which is currently a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, indicating a corporate family approach to climate action.
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| 2004 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 573,143,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 885,145,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Costa Limited 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.
