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Muntons, officially known as Muntons plc, is a leading malt manufacturing company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1921, Muntons has built a strong reputation in the brewing and distilling industries, with major operations across Europe and beyond. The company specialises in producing high-quality malt products, including malted barley and specialty malts, which are essential for brewing, distilling, and food production.
Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Muntons has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative malt solutions that cater to diverse customer needs. With a focus on customer service and product excellence, Muntons has positioned itself as a trusted partner in the malt supply chain, serving a global market and contributing to the success of breweries and distilleries worldwide.
60
DitchCarbon score
+25 vs industry average
Muntons’s score of 60 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Malt Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.703
20182025
The Malt Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Muntons's reported carbon emissions
Muntons, a UK-based malt manufacturing company, reported total emissions of approximately 124.5 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 10.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 105.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
The company has set ambitious climate commitments, with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals cascaded from Muntons plc. Muntons commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040.
Near-term targets include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 76.48% by 2035, against a 2018 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, downstream transportation and distribution, and processing of sold products by 62.0% by 2035, against a 2018 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 51.5% by 2035, against a 2018 base year. Muntons also commits to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities.
Long-term targets include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2040, against a 2018 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2040, against a 2018 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72.0% by 2040, against a 2018 base year.
Muntons previously set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2025 from a 2010 base year, which they achieved early in 2022. By the end of 2024, they had decarbonised their energy-related emissions by 56% across all UK sites compared to their 2010 baseline. They have also brought forward their net-zero carbon target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions to 2030.
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Muntons’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
Muntons commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2040 from a 2018 base year.
On track90%
2035
76.48% reduction in Scope 1
Muntons commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 76.48% by 2035 from a 2018 base year.
On track76.48%
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
Muntons commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2040 from a 2018 base year.
Behind target90%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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