Molson Coors Beverage Company, commonly referred to as Molson Coors, is a leading player in the global brewing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1786, the company has a rich heritage and has evolved through significant milestones, including the merger of Molson and Coors in 2005, which solidified its position in the market. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, Molson Coors offers a diverse portfolio of beverages, including iconic brands such as Coors Light, Miller Lite, and Molson Canadian. What sets these products apart is their commitment to quality and innovation, appealing to a wide range of consumers. As a prominent name in the beverage sector, Molson Coors continues to achieve notable success, focusing on sustainability and responsible drinking, further enhancing its reputation in the industry.
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In 2023, Molson Coors reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,414,778,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 600,567,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 268,555,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 4,149,778,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 603,320,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 333,157,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Scope 3 emissions also rose from 3,731,920,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Molson Coors has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute emissions by 50% in its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, using a 2016 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, both from a 2016 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Molson Coors's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the brewing sector.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,760,115,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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