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 269,231,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 102,994,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 165,523,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in total emissions compared to 2022, when emissions were approximately 268,367,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 97,589,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 170,096,000 kg CO2e. Stone Brewing has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of reduction targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, while Stone Brewing has made strides in tracking their emissions, the lack of significant reduction initiatives or targets suggests that further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate responsibility.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 97,589,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 170,096,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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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.
