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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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 211,748,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 241,848,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,973,467,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The brewery has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with total emissions dropping from about 9,277,970,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure in 2023. Notably, the Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have also decreased, indicating a commitment to reducing direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. Despite these reductions, Tsingtao Brewery has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively managing its emissions, it may not yet have formalised its long-term climate commitments. Overall, Tsingtao Brewery's emissions data reflects a significant scale of operations and highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate impact within the brewing industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 310,871,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 616,926,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Tsingtao Brewery 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.
