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Tsingtao Brewery

Tsingtao Brewery Group, commonly known as Tsingtao, is a renowned Chinese brewery headquartered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, CN. Established in 1903, Tsingtao has grown to become one of the largest and most influential breweries in China, with a significant presence in both domestic and international markets. The brewery primarily operates in the beer industry, specialising in the production of high-quality lagers. Tsingtao's flagship product, Tsingtao Beer, is celebrated for its crisp taste and distinctive brewing process, which incorporates high-quality ingredients sourced from both local and international suppliers. With a rich history and a commitment to quality, Tsingtao has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first Chinese beers to gain international recognition. Today, it stands as a market leader, exporting to over 70 countries and earning accolades for its exceptional brews.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Tsingtao Brewery's score of 32 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tsingtao Brewery's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tsingtao Brewery, headquartered in China (CN), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,427,063,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 211,748,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 241,848,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 4,973,467,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the brewery's total emissions were about 6,033,376,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 188,948,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 555,148,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 5,289,280,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Tsingtao Brewery has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at further decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or targets suggests that while the company is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not yet have formalised commitments to future reductions. Overall, Tsingtao Brewery's emissions data reflects a substantial environmental impact, particularly from Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to manage in the beverage industry.

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Scope 2
616,926,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tsingtao Brewery's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tsingtao Brewery is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tsingtao Brewery is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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