Muntons, officially known as Muntons plc, is a leading malt manufacturing company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1921, Muntons has built a strong reputation in the brewing and distilling industries, with major operations across Europe and beyond. The company specialises in producing high-quality malt products, including malted barley and specialty malts, which are essential for brewing, distilling, and food production.
Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Muntons has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative malt solutions that cater to diverse customer needs. With a focus on customer service and product excellence, Muntons has positioned itself as a trusted partner in the malt supply chain, serving a global market and contributing to the success of breweries and distilleries worldwide.
+25 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Malt Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Malt Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Muntons's reported carbon emissions
Muntons, a malt manufacturing company based in the UK, has reported its carbon emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3. In 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 124.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 10.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 8.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 105.2 million kg CO2e.
For the reporting year 2024, Muntons' total emissions were approximately 115.4 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 12.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 8.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 93.4 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's total emissions stood at approximately 115.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 13.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 9.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 92.2 million kg CO2e.
Muntons has established several climate commitments. Notably, they have a science-based target to reduce GHG emissions by 45% from 2010 to 2025. They have also stated a commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon status by 2030, having brought forward their original target of 2050. Further, Muntons has committed to reducing scope 3 carbon emissions from the growing of malting barley by 30% by 2030. The company also has a long-term target to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2040, with a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by the same year. Muntons has also committed to reducing absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2040.
It's important to note that Muntons' emissions data is reported as a current subsidiary and may be cascaded from Muntons plc.
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Muntons’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
Muntons commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2040 from a 2018 base year.
2035
76.48% reduction in Scope 1
Muntons commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 76.48% by 2035 from a 2018 base year.
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
Muntons commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2040 from a 2018 base year.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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