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.
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Industry Benchmark
Monster's score of 46 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 2,194,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 15,259,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,088,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,173,452,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions coming from purchased goods and services (1,390,770,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (252,159,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the 2022 emissions data indicated a total of approximately 1,855,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,077,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 8,300,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 1,854,377,000 kg CO2e, reflecting a notable increase in overall emissions in 2023. Monster has committed to setting near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2026, as part of its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment underscores the company's intention to enhance its sustainability efforts in the coming years. However, as of now, there are no long-term net-zero targets established. Overall, Monster Beverage Corporation is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of emissions across all three scopes.
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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.
