Lion
Lion, officially known as Lion Pty Ltd, is a prominent Australian beverage and food company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1840, Lion has evolved into a key player in the food and beverage industry, with significant operations across Australia and New Zealand. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes iconic beer brands, dairy products, and ready-to-drink beverages. Lion's commitment to quality and innovation sets it apart in the market, with a focus on sustainable practices and local sourcing. Over the years, Lion has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its craft beer segment and the introduction of award-winning products. As a leader in the industry, Lion continues to shape the beverage landscape, driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to its consumers.
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Lion's score of 61 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Lion's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lion reported total emissions of approximately 58,016,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2022, when total emissions were about 63,550,028 kg CO2e. Lion's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, reflecting its commitment to sustainability within the corporate family. Lion has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net-zero value chain across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050. In the near term, the company has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Lion aims for a significant long-term reduction of 90% in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline. These initiatives demonstrate Lion's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with industry standards for emissions reduction.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 91,298,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 186,253,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Lion 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.
