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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Muntons's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Muntons reported total carbon emissions of approximately 98,796,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,760,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 77,846,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 93,908,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 13,789,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 9,189,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 70,930,000 kg CO2e. Muntons has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce on-site Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% from a 2010 baseline by 2025. They achieved this target early in 2022, having decarbonised their energy-related emissions by 56% across all UK sites by the end of 2024. Additionally, Muntons is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2030, a target brought forward from 2050, and aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the growing of malting barley by 30% by 2030. The company's emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent organization, Muntons plc, which is committed to science-based targets consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Muntons continues to focus on sustainability initiatives, including achieving zero waste to landfill.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 34,417,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,885,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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