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Muntons

Muntons, officially known as Muntons plc, is a leading player in the malt and brewing industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1921, the company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality malt products, serving breweries, distilleries, and food manufacturers across the globe. With operational facilities in key regions, including East Anglia, Muntons offers a diverse range of malted ingredients, including malt extract, malt flour, and specialty malts. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation sets them apart, as they focus on environmentally friendly practices and bespoke solutions tailored to customer needs. Recognised for their excellence, Muntons has achieved significant milestones, including awards for quality and sustainability. As a trusted partner in the brewing and food sectors, Muntons continues to lead the market with its unique offerings and dedication to customer satisfaction.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Muntons's score of 37 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Muntons's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Muntons reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside about 60,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Notably, Muntons has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon status by 2030, advancing their original goal from 2050. The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2025, using 2010 as the baseline year. This target aligns with industry standards for limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Over the years, Muntons has demonstrated a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint, with significant reductions in emissions from previous years, such as a total of approximately 86,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 121,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Overall, Muntons's climate commitments and reduction initiatives underscore their dedication to environmental stewardship within the food and beverage processing sector in Great Britain.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Muntons's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Muntons is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Muntons 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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