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GB
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Young And Cos Brewery

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Young And Co.'s Brewery, commonly known as Young's Brewery, is a distinguished name in the British brewing industry, headquartered in Wandsworth, London, GB. Founded in 1831, this historic brewery has been a cornerstone of the community, renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition. Young's operates primarily in the craft beer sector, producing a diverse range of ales and lagers that reflect both classic and contemporary brewing techniques. The brewery's core offerings include award-winning beers such as Young's Bitter and Special London Ale, each crafted with a unique blend of ingredients that set them apart in a competitive market. With a rich heritage and a focus on sustainability, Young's Brewery has achieved notable recognition, solidifying its position as a leader in the UK brewing landscape.

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20

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Young And Cos Brewery's score of 20 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Young And Cos Brewery's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Young And Co's Brewery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,304,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2023, when emissions were about 16,479,000 kg CO2e, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 75,567,000 kg CO2e. The brewery's emissions data is sourced directly from Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C., with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The brewery has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, they have reported an energy intensity reduction ratio of about 0.00004299 tCO2e per £ million of revenue for 2024, indicating a commitment to improving efficiency in relation to their financial performance. Overall, Young And Co's Brewery is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, with a focus on transparency in emissions reporting, although further details on specific climate commitments or reduction strategies are currently unavailable.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Young And Cos 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 Young And Cos Brewery is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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