Postobon
Postobon S.A., a leading beverage company headquartered in Colombia, has established itself as a prominent player in the soft drink and bottled water industry since its founding in 1904. With a strong operational presence across major regions in Colombia, Postobon is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes carbonated soft drinks, juices, and bottled water. The company’s flagship products, such as Postobon soda and its range of fruit juices, are distinguished by their unique flavours and commitment to quality. Over the years, Postobon has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its distribution network and enhancing its sustainability practices. As a market leader, Postobon continues to innovate, maintaining a strong position in the competitive beverage landscape while catering to the evolving tastes of consumers.
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Postobon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Postobon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,211,730 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 55,211,730 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at zero. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, as the company had total emissions of approximately 74,556,540 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a downward trend in their carbon footprint. Postobon's emissions data reveals a comprehensive approach to tracking their environmental impact, with disclosures across Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, the company reported approximately 66,615,000 kg CO2e, which further decreased in 2022. The Scope 1 emissions for 2021 were about 51,678,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 14,937,000 kg CO2e. Despite the positive trend in emissions reduction, Postobon has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively reducing emissions, it may benefit from establishing formal commitments to enhance its climate strategy and accountability. Overall, Postobon's emissions data reflects a proactive stance towards sustainability, with a clear focus on reducing its carbon footprint in the beverage industry.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,480,764,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,859,130 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Postobon 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.
