Postobon Sustainability Profile
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 2024, Postobon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,423,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 55,075,650 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically in upstream transportation and distribution. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 55,652,830 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 60,090,080 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has not reported any Scope 2 emissions for these years. Postobon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target reflects their commitment to addressing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement and Colombia's Climate Action Law (Law 2169 of 2021), with a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The emissions data is cascaded from Postobon S.A., which is part of a corporate family relationship with The Central America Bottling Corporation, indicating a structured approach to sustainability across its subsidiaries.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Postobon's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Postobon's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 85% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 50% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Postobon's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Postobon has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
