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Costa Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the beverages industry, renowned for its exceptional coffee offerings. Founded in 1971, Costa has established itself as a leader in the UK coffee market, with a significant presence in Europe and Asia. The company is celebrated for its unique blend of high-quality coffee beans and innovative brewing techniques, which set its products apart from competitors.
Costa Limited's core offerings include a diverse range of coffee beverages, teas, and food items, catering to a wide array of consumer preferences. With a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, Costa has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its Costa Coffee Club and various environmental initiatives. As a trusted brand, Costa continues to thrive, maintaining a strong market position and a loyal customer base.
61
DitchCarbon score
+33 vs industry average
Costa Limited’s score of 61 is higher than 54% 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
High
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.374
20182025
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Costa Limited yet.
Costa Limited's reported carbon emissions
Costa Limited, headquartered in the UK within the Beverages industry, has demonstrated a commitment to climate action. While specific absolute emissions data for the latest year is not available, the company has set robust Science Based Targets (SBTi) to reduce its carbon footprint.
Costa Coffee, a subsidiary of Costa Limited, has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% per coffee serving within the same timeframe. These targets, which cover greenhouse gas emissions from company operations (Scope 1 and 2), are consistent with the reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C.
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Costa Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Costa Coffee commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data50%
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Costa Coffee also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 50% per coffee serving within the same timeframe.
Insufficient data50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Costa Coffee commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data50%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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61
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