Molson Coors Beverage Company, commonly referred to as Molson Coors, is a leading player in the global beverages industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005 through the merger of Molson and Coors, the company has established a strong presence in North America and Europe, focusing on brewing and marketing a diverse portfolio of beer brands.
With iconic products such as Coors Light, Miller Lite, and Molson Canadian, Molson Coors stands out for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its product line to include non-alcoholic beverages and craft beers, catering to evolving consumer preferences. As a major contender in the beverage market, Molson Coors continues to enhance its reputation through sustainability initiatives and strategic partnerships, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the industry.
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Molson Coors’s score of 72 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 48% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Molson Coors's reported carbon emissions
Molson Coors, headquartered in the US and operating in the beverages industry, reported a total of approximately 4.84 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For Scope 1 emissions, the company reported approximately 564.22 million kg CO2e, and for Scope 2, approximately 210.61 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 3.79 billion kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, Molson Coors emitted approximately 4.76 billion kg CO2e in 2023, with Scope 1 at approximately 600.57 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 268.56 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 3.89 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 4.67 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 603.32 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 333.16 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3.73 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Molson Coors has set ambitious climate commitments, including a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by 2030, against a 2016 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 40% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Molson Coors commits to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050. They also have a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2016 baseline, with a corresponding 90% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions over the same period. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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Molson Coors’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2025
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain to achieve our net-zero target by at least 2050. ↓50%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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