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.
+25 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Malt Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Malt Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 13% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Muntons's reported carbon emissions
Muntons, a malt manufacturer based in GB, has reported a total of 105,157,000 kg CO2e for its 2025 emissions. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 10,791,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 8,563,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 105,157,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, Muntons's total emissions were approximately 93,442,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for this year were 12,190,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 8,760,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 93,442,000 kg CO2e. Muntons has set ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. As part of its near-term targets, Muntons aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 76.48% by 2035 from a 2018 base year. Additionally, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 62.0% by 2035 for purchased goods and services, downstream transportation and distribution, and processing of sold products. For Land-related emissions, Muntons aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 51.5% by 2035 from a 2018 base year and maintain no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities. Longer-term, Muntons has set targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2040 from a 2018 base year, with a corresponding 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions. Their commitment extends to reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72.0% by 2040 from a 2018 base year. Muntons previously set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2025 from a 2010 baseline, a target 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. The company is also working towards reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions from the growing of malting barley by 30% by 2030.
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Muntons’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2050
57% reduction in all scopes
The science-based target for manufacturing is a 57% reduction from 2010 to 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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