Guayaki Sustainability Profile
Guayaki, officially known as Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products, is a pioneering company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and South America. Founded in 1996, Guayaki has established itself in the beverage industry, specialising in organic yerba mate products that are both energising and rich in antioxidants. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, sourcing its yerba mate from regenerative agroforestry systems in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Guayaki's unique offerings include ready-to-drink yerba mate beverages and loose-leaf products, which stand out for their quality and flavour. With a strong market position, Guayaki has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to promoting health and wellness while supporting environmental conservation, making it a leader in the organic beverage sector.
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Guayaki's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,660,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,020,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 430,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 30,210,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Currently, Guayaki has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Their emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are solely representative of their operations. As a company headquartered in the US, Guayaki is positioned within the broader context of the beverage industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.
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| Scope 1 | 3,020,000 |
| Scope 2 | 430,000 |
| Scope 3 | 30,210,000 |
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Guayaki's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Guayaki has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
