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New Belgium Brewing Company

New Belgium Brewing Company, often referred to simply as New Belgium, is a prominent craft brewery headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Founded in 1991, it has established itself as a leader in the craft beer industry, particularly in the western and central regions of the United States. Renowned for its innovative approach to brewing, New Belgium is best known for its flagship Fat Tire Amber Ale, alongside a diverse range of seasonal and limited-edition beers. The brewery's commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on quality and creativity, New Belgium has garnered numerous awards and accolades, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the craft brewing movement. Its dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility further enhances its reputation among consumers and industry peers alike.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

13

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New Belgium Brewing Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, New Belgium Brewing Company reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 30,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 30,600,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,073,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services also totalled around 2,073,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, New Belgium Brewing is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, which includes a significant target of a 90% reduction in total emissions from the same 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company plans to have all its brands certified carbon neutral by 2030. These initiatives reflect New Belgium Brewing's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the brewing industry.

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20192022
Scope 1
43,224,000
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Scope 2
684,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
684,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. New Belgium Brewing Company's primary industry is Sugar, 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 New Belgium Brewing Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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New Belgium Brewing Company is not participating in any 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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