Royal Swinkels
Royal Swinkels, officially known as Swinkels Family Brewers, is a distinguished brewery headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1680, this family-owned enterprise has established itself as a key player in the brewing industry, with a strong presence in Europe and beyond. Specialising in a diverse range of beers, including the renowned Bavaria brand, Royal Swinkels is celebrated for its commitment to quality and innovation. The brewery's unique approach combines traditional brewing methods with modern techniques, ensuring a distinctive flavour profile that appeals to a wide audience. With a rich heritage and a focus on sustainability, Royal Swinkels has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a leader in the market. The company continues to thrive, driven by a passion for brewing excellence and a dedication to its customers.
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Royal Swinkels's score of 35 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Royal Swinkels's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Royal Swinkels reported total carbon emissions of approximately 74000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 642000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, with no emissions reported for Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions of about 79000000 kg CO2e in 2022, 83000000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 82000000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 53.9% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Royal Swinkels plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and maintaining this reduction through 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, the target is a 90% reduction by 2050, with a specific focus on reducing emissions from deforestation-linked commodities by 33.33% by 2030. Royal Swinkels is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 126,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Royal Swinkels is committed to some 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.
