San Miguel Sustainability Profile
San Miguel Corporation, often referred to simply as San Miguel, is a leading diversified conglomerate based in the Philippines. Headquartered in Mandaluyong City, the company has a significant presence across various regions in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1890, San Miguel has evolved from its origins as a brewery into a powerhouse in the food and beverage industry, as well as packaging, fuel and oil, and infrastructure. The company is renowned for its flagship product, San Miguel Beer, which has become a cultural icon in the Philippines and beyond. Its extensive portfolio also includes a wide range of food products, dairy, and packaging solutions, distinguished by quality and innovation. With a strong market position, San Miguel Corporation continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the industry.
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San Miguel's score of 40 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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San Miguel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, San Miguel Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,692,230,790 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,107,678,210 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 9,012,447,580 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 24,799,909,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant operational footprint, with emissions from purchased goods and services contributing approximately 6,317,850,390 kg CO2e and fuel and energy-related activities accounting for about 2,694,597,190 kg CO2e. San Miguel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity by 25% by 2025, using 2018 as a baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to a 30% reduction in GHG emissions intensity by 2030 and a substantial 70% reduction by 2040, again referencing 2021 levels as the baseline for these long-term targets. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from the parent company, San Miguel Corporation, which oversees the sustainability initiatives and performance metrics of its subsidiaries. This structured approach ensures that climate commitments are aligned across the corporate family, reinforcing San Miguel's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,761,644,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 645,235,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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San Miguel's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 27% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.
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San Miguel's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
San Miguel has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
