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Yuengling Brewery

Yuengling Brewery, officially known as D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., is a historic American brewery headquartered in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1829, it is the oldest operating brewery in the United States, with a rich heritage that spans nearly two centuries. The brewery primarily serves the Eastern United States, with a strong presence in states like Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. Specialising in traditional lagers and ales, Yuengling is renowned for its flagship product, Yuengling Lager, which boasts a unique blend of rich flavour and smooth finish. The brewery has achieved significant market recognition, consistently ranking among the top craft breweries in the nation. With a commitment to quality and tradition, Yuengling continues to thrive in the competitive brewing industry, celebrating its legacy while innovating for the future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Yuengling Brewery's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Yuengling Brewery's score of 10 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yuengling Brewery's reported carbon emissions

Yuengling Brewery, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for recent years, as no emissions figures are available. Consequently, there are no documented reduction targets or climate commitments outlined in their initiatives. Without concrete data, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or any significant achievements in emissions reduction. However, the brewery operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and climate action, suggesting a potential commitment to future initiatives in line with broader environmental goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yuengling Brewery's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium 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. Yuengling Brewery is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Yuengling 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.

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