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.
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Keurig Green Mountain's score of 22 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2020, Keurig Green Mountain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 992,460 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 29,030 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and a significant 963,430 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero. Keurig Green Mountain has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate strategies. Overall, the company's emissions profile indicates a heavy reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use, highlighting an area for potential improvement in sustainability practices.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2017 | 2020 | |
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Scope 1 | 31,751,465.9 | 00,000,000.00 | 00,000,000.00 | 0,000,000,000.0 | 00,000.00 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000.00 | - |
Scope 3 | 116,119,646.72 | 000,000,000.00 | 00,000,000.0 | 00,000,000,000.00 | 000,000.00 |
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Keurig Green Mountain 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.