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 no reported Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 74,556,540 kg CO2e, comprising about 58,893,570 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and approximately 15,662,970 kg CO2e in Scope 2. Over the years, Postobon has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 66,615,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in emissions. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, but the consistent decrease in emissions suggests an ongoing effort to improve sustainability practices. Postobon's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with the latter being notably absent in 2023. The company’s focus on reducing its carbon emissions aligns with industry standards for climate action, although specific initiatives or targets have not been disclosed.
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Add to project| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Postobon is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
