Public Profile

Hijos de Rivera Brewery

Hijos de Rivera, officially known as Corporación Hijos de Rivera, is a distinguished brewery headquartered in A Coruña, Spain. Founded in 1906, the company has established itself as a key player in the beverage industry, particularly in the production of high-quality beers and ciders. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Hijos de Rivera is renowned for its flagship product, Estrella Galicia, which has garnered numerous awards for its exceptional taste and craftsmanship. The brewery prides itself on its commitment to traditional brewing methods, combined with innovative techniques that enhance flavour profiles. Over the years, Hijos de Rivera has expanded its portfolio to include a variety of craft beers and ciders, catering to diverse consumer preferences. As a leader in the Spanish brewing sector, the company continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation for quality and excellence in the industry.

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Industry Average

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Hijos de Rivera Brewery's score of 13 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hijos de Rivera Brewery's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Hijos de Rivera Brewery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,168,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 614,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with no emissions recorded for Scope 2. The previous year, 2021, saw emissions of about 13,306,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 532,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, again with no Scope 2 emissions. The brewery's emissions have shown a general upward trend over the years, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 10,923,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 14,168,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 2 emissions were significantly lower, peaking at 7,979,000 kg CO2e in 2018 before dropping to zero in 2021 and 2022. Despite the increase in emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Hijos de Rivera Brewery. The absence of specific reduction initiatives or commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate action within the brewery's operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hijos de Rivera Brewery's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Hijos de Rivera Brewery is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hijos de Rivera Brewery is not committed to any 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.

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