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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Molson Coors's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Molson Coors reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 600,567,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 268,555,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,149,778,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 20% reduction in total GHG emissions across their value chain by the same year. Looking further ahead, Molson Coors has committed to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their long-term targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2016 baseline. In the near term, they also aim for a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Molson Coors's dedication to sustainability and reducing their 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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