Varun Beverages
Varun Beverages Limited, a prominent player in the beverage industry, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across various regions, including North and Central India, as well as international markets. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a leading bottler and distributor of carbonated soft drinks, primarily under the PepsiCo brand, alongside a diverse range of non-carbonated beverages. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Varun Beverages offers unique products such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Tropicana, catering to a wide consumer base. The company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion and a strong market presence, making it one of the largest bottlers for PepsiCo in the world. Varun Beverages continues to thrive, driven by its dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.
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Varun Beverages's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Varun Beverages reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,561,939,940 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 88,224,200 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 352,883,170 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 3,120,832,570 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. For the near term, Varun Beverages has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2033 from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2023 baseline. The company has also outlined specific initiatives to reduce its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 and to cut Scope 1 emissions by 30% and Scope 2 emissions by 25% from a 2021 baseline by 2030. Varun Beverages is actively working towards these goals through a four-pronged approach aimed at halving its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and increasing the share of renewable energy in its electricity consumption by 25%. Overall, Varun Beverages is taking significant steps to address its carbon footprint and contribute to global climate goals.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,840,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 129,110,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 534,760,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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