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Jose Cuervo

Jose Cuervo, officially known as Tequila Cuervo La Rojeña, is a renowned leader in the tequila industry, headquartered in Mexico (MX). Founded in 1795, it has established itself as one of the oldest and most respected tequila producers globally, with significant operations in the Jalisco region, where the blue agave plant thrives. The company is celebrated for its premium tequila offerings, including the iconic Jose Cuervo Especial and the ultra-premium Reserva de la Familia. These products stand out due to their rich heritage and meticulous production processes, which honour traditional methods while embracing innovation. As a market leader, Jose Cuervo has achieved notable milestones, including being the first brand to export tequila to the United States. Its commitment to quality and authenticity has solidified its position as a favourite among tequila enthusiasts worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Jose Cuervo's score of 7 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jose Cuervo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Jose Cuervo reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 90,343,160 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 15,124,630 kg CO2e for Scope 2 on a global scale. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, amounting to around 111,863,350 kg CO2e. Regionally, in Mexico, Jose Cuervo's emissions included about 71,139,560 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 9,373,450 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In the United States, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 2,713,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,751,180 kg CO2e. In Great Britain, Scope 1 emissions were around 16,490,600 kg CO2e, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Jose Cuervo. The absence of specific initiatives highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments, especially within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

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Scope 1
90,343,160
Scope 2
15,124,630
Scope 3
111,863,350

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jose Cuervo's primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. Jose Cuervo is headquartered in MX, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jose Cuervo 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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