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Kweichow Moutai

Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd., often referred to simply as Moutai, is a prestigious Chinese distillery headquartered in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, CN. Founded in 1951, the company has established itself as a leader in the spirits industry, specialising in the production of premium baijiu, a traditional Chinese liquor. Moutai's flagship product, Kweichow Moutai, is renowned for its unique flavour profile and meticulous production process, which includes fermentation in mud pits and a double distillation method. With a rich history and significant milestones, Moutai has become synonymous with luxury and quality, often regarded as the national liquor of China. The company holds a dominant market position, frequently topping sales charts and earning accolades for its exceptional craftsmanship. Moutai's commitment to excellence and tradition continues to set it apart in the competitive spirits market, making it a sought-after choice for connoisseurs worldwide.

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How does Kweichow Moutai'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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing 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

Kweichow Moutai's score of 15 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kweichow Moutai's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kweichow Moutai reported total carbon emissions of approximately 254,778,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 244,895,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 9,883,008 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. Currently, Kweichow Moutai has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates that the company has not yet addressed emissions from its value chain, which could be a significant area for future climate commitments. As a leading player in the spirits industry, Kweichow Moutai's climate strategy will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability goals and addressing the increasing scrutiny on corporate carbon emissions.

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2023
Scope 1
244,895,000
Scope 2
9,883,008
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kweichow Moutai's primary industry is Beverages, 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. This request for Kweichow Moutai is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kweichow Moutai is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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