Stone Brewing Sustainability Profile
Stone Brewing, officially known as Stone Brewing Co., is a prominent craft brewery headquartered in Escondido, California, USA. Founded in 1996, it has established itself as a leader in the craft beer industry, renowned for its bold flavours and innovative brewing techniques. With a strong presence in the Western United States, Stone Brewing has expanded its operations to include multiple locations, including a brewery and restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. The brewery is celebrated for its flagship beers, such as Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale, which are distinguished by their hoppy profiles and quality ingredients. Stone Brewing has garnered numerous awards, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the craft beer movement. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Stone Brewing continues to push the boundaries of brewing, making it a notable player in the competitive craft beer landscape.
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Stone Brewing's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Stone Brewing reported total carbon emissions of approximately 102,994,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 165,523,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,104,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 175,000,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the 2022 emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 at approximately 97,589,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 170,096,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,138,100,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 189,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 2. Despite these figures, Stone Brewing has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all reported figures are directly from Stone Brewing. The company operates within the brewing industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,293,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 76,174,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 104,626,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Stone Brewing'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.
Stone Brewing has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
