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 71% 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 greenhouse gas 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 2,171,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for about 1,390,770,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Monster's total emissions were about 1,870,000,000 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 approximately 1,854,377,000 kg CO2e, indicating a notable increase in emissions across all scopes in 2023. Monster has committed to setting near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2026 as part of its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment reflects the company's intention to enhance its sustainability efforts and reduce its carbon footprint in the coming years. As of now, Monster Beverage Corporation has not committed to a net-zero target, but it is actively working towards establishing specific reduction goals. 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.
