Greene King
Greene King, a prominent name in the UK hospitality sector, is headquartered in Bury St Edmunds, GB. Founded in 1799, this leading pub retailer and brewer has established a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales. The company operates a diverse portfolio of pubs, restaurants, and hotels, alongside its renowned brewing division, which produces a variety of traditional ales and craft beers. With a commitment to quality and community, Greene King is known for its unique offerings, including locally sourced food and a welcoming atmosphere. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its acquisition of Belhaven Brewery in 2005, further solidifying its market position. Today, Greene King stands as one of the largest pub companies in the UK, celebrated for its dedication to customer experience and sustainable practices.
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Greene King's score of 41 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Greene King's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Greene King reported total carbon emissions of approximately 599,026,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 68,262,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 59,147,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 1,689,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, as Greene King has set ambitious targets to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. They also aim to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Greene King's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 83,296,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 116,912,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Greene King is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
