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Cristal Chile

Cristal Chile, officially known as Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A., is a leading player in the beverage industry, headquartered in Santiago, Chile (CL). Founded in 1850, the company has established a strong presence across various regions in Chile and has expanded its operations into international markets. Specialising in the production of beer, soft drinks, and bottled water, Cristal Chile is renowned for its flagship product, Cristal Lager, which has become a household name. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality and innovation, utilising advanced brewing techniques and sustainable practices. With a significant market share in the Chilean beer sector, Cristal Chile has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand. Its dedication to excellence and community engagement continues to drive its success in the competitive beverage landscape.

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Glass Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Cristal Chile's score of 15 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cristal Chile's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cristal Chile reported total carbon emissions of approximately 375,854 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 288,197 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 87,657 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 316,690 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 306,871 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 10,819 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Cristal Chile has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may not have formalised strategies in place to reduce its carbon footprint. Overall, Cristal Chile's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
230,582
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000,000
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Scope 2
66,026
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Scope 3
7,992
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0,000
00,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cristal Chile's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Cristal Chile is in CL, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cristal Chile 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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