Monster
Monster Beverage Corporation, commonly known as Monster, is a leading player in the energy drink industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1935, the company has evolved significantly, with key milestones including its rebranding in the early 2000s that propelled it to the forefront of the market. Monster offers a diverse range of energy drinks, known for their bold flavours and unique formulations that cater to various consumer preferences. The brand has established a strong market position, recognised for its innovative marketing strategies and sponsorships in extreme sports. With a commitment to quality and performance, Monster continues to dominate the energy drink sector, appealing to a wide audience across North America and beyond.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Monster's score of 40 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Monster's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Monster Beverage Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,173,452,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 15,259,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 10,088,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 10,134,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, which accounted for about 2,173,452,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 1,390,770,000 kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (about 188,344,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, Monster's total emissions were approximately 1,854,377,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 10,077,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8,300,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 1,854,377,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reliance on upstream and downstream activities for their carbon footprint. Monster has committed to near-term climate targets but has not set a net-zero commitment. Their near-term targets are classified as "Committed," indicating a proactive approach to reducing emissions, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company operates within the food and beverage processing sector and is headquartered in the United States.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,671,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,677,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,229,098,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Monster is participating in some 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.
