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Young And Cos Brewery

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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30

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Young And Cos Brewery's score of 30 is higher than 91% 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 2023, Young And Cos Brewery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,479,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 9,163,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 7,316,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 16,664,000 kg CO2e, the brewery has achieved a slight reduction in overall emissions. The brewery has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not provided information on Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, their Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 72,206,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant area for potential improvement. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their reports, Young And Cos Brewery is actively monitoring its carbon footprint. The company’s emissions per £ million of revenue were approximately 0.04467 kg CO2e (gross) and 0.02698 kg CO2e (net) in 2023, reflecting their commitment to sustainability within the brewing industry. Overall, while Young And Cos Brewery has made some progress in reducing emissions, further commitments and strategies may be necessary to enhance their climate action efforts.

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Scope 1
6,323,000
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Scope 2
8,727,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Young And Cos 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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