Yakima Chief Hops
Yakima Chief Hops, a leading supplier in the hop industry, is headquartered in Yakima, Washington, with significant operations across the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1981, the company has established itself as a key player in the craft brewing sector, providing high-quality hops and hop products to brewers worldwide. Specialising in hop production, Yakima Chief Hops offers a diverse range of hop varieties, including both traditional and innovative options. Their commitment to sustainability and quality sets them apart, ensuring brewers have access to the finest ingredients for their craft. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with numerous breweries and recognition for its contributions to hop research and development.
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Yakima Chief Hops's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Yakima Chief Hops reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,364,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 2, and 3 sources. This included about 5,579,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and approximately 2,780,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, around 134 million tonnes CO2e, were classified under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the supply chain. In 2020, the company recorded similar total emissions of about 149,293,000 tonnes CO2e, indicating a need for ongoing efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. Yakima Chief Hops has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives in the provided data, but they are actively engaged in monitoring and reporting their emissions through platforms like CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by tracking greenhouse gas intensity ratios, which measure emissions against raw hop equivalents. For instance, in 2016, their greenhouse gas intensity ratio was approximately 0.529 lbs of CO2 per lb of hops, showing a trend towards improved efficiency over the years. Overall, while specific reduction targets are not detailed, Yakima Chief Hops is focused on understanding and managing their carbon emissions as part of their broader climate commitments.
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Add to project2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,623,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,132,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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