Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc.
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc., a prominent player in the specialty coffee and tea industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a leader in sourcing, roasting, and brewing high-quality coffee and tea, with a strong presence in major urban centres across the US. Intelligentsia is renowned for its direct trade model, which ensures that farmers receive fair compensation while delivering exceptional flavour profiles to consumers. Their core offerings include meticulously sourced single-origin coffees and artisanal teas, each crafted to highlight unique characteristics. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Intelligentsia has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the specialty beverage market. The company continues to set benchmarks for quality and ethical sourcing, making it a favourite among coffee and tea enthusiasts alike.
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How does Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc.'s score of 32 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,556,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 326,791,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 94,879,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 4,551,236,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Intelligentsia has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2020 to 2023, the company has achieved a notable reduction in Scope 1 emissions, decreasing from about 377,443,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 326,791,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have also seen a decline from approximately 159,820,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 94,879,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, Scope 3 emissions have fluctuated, with a slight decrease from about 5,064,338,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to approximately 4,551,236,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Intelligentsia has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to navigate the complexities of carbon emissions within the coffee and tea industry, focusing on improving its sustainability practices.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 377,443,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 159,820,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,064,338,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc. 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.
