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Keurig Green Mountain

Keurig Green Mountain, often referred to simply as Keurig, is a leading player in the coffee and beverage industry, headquartered in Burlington, US. Founded in 1981, the company has revolutionised the way consumers enjoy coffee with its innovative single-serve brewing systems, notably the Keurig K-Cup. With a strong presence across North America, Keurig Green Mountain focuses on providing a diverse range of coffee, tea, and other beverages, catering to both home and office environments. The brand is renowned for its commitment to quality and convenience, offering a wide selection of flavours and blends that appeal to various tastes. Keurig's market position is bolstered by its pioneering technology and strategic partnerships, making it a household name in coffee brewing. The company continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the beverage sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Keurig Green Mountain'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.

13

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Keurig Green Mountain's score of 13 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Keurig Green Mountain's reported carbon emissions

In 2014, Keurig Green Mountain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 124,284,309.38 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 42,637,682.78 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero. The majority of their emissions, approximately 81,646,626.6 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which typically encompasses indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Despite the significant emissions reported, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Keurig Green Mountain. The absence of defined initiatives suggests a need for enhanced commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a company headquartered in the US, Keurig Green Mountain's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions to align with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
31,751,465.9
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
116,119,646.72
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00,000,000.0

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Keurig Green Mountain's primary industry is Beverages, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Keurig Green Mountain 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.

Keurig Green Mountain 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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