Keurig Dr Pepper Sustainability Profile
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., a leading beverage company headquartered in Burlington, US, has established itself as a significant player in the non-alcoholic beverage industry. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, the company has rapidly expanded its operational footprint across North America, offering a diverse portfolio of products. Keurig Dr Pepper is renowned for its innovative coffee brewing systems and a wide range of soft drinks, including iconic brands like Dr Pepper, 7UP, and Snapple. The company’s unique approach to beverage solutions, particularly its single-serve coffee technology, has set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Keurig Dr Pepper continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a dynamic force in the beverage landscape.
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Keurig Dr Pepper's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 295,720,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 31,776,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 11,286,588,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 5,172,729,000 kg CO2e) and processing of sold products (approximately 3,146,180,000 kg CO2e). KDP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to obtain 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025. These targets are part of KDP's broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with specific initiatives to engage suppliers representing 50% of its Scope 3 emissions to set science-based targets by 2024. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., with no cascading from a parent organization. KDP's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 90,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Keurig Dr Pepper's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Keurig Dr Pepper's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Keurig Dr Pepper'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.
Keurig Dr Pepper has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
