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Utopian Brewing Sustainability Profile

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Utopian Brewing, a distinguished name in the craft beer industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2020, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality, traditional lagers, setting a new standard for brewing excellence. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Utopian Brewing sources its ingredients locally, ensuring a unique flavour profile that resonates with both connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. Operating primarily in the UK, Utopian Brewing has garnered attention for its commitment to craftsmanship and community engagement. The brewery's core offerings include a range of meticulously brewed lagers, each reflecting a dedication to authenticity and taste. Notable achievements include recognition at various industry awards, solidifying its position as a rising star in the competitive craft beer market.

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48

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Utopian Brewing's score of 48 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Utopian Brewing's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Utopian Brewing Limited reported total global emissions of approximately 201,678,640 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,510,527,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of about 100 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 176,470,815,000 kg CO2e, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commute, and waste generated in operations. Utopian Brewing has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. This target has been approved through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company also plans to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling its carbon footprint. Overall, Utopian Brewing's commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction positions it as a proactive player in the food and beverage processing sector, with a clear strategy for addressing climate change.

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202220232024
Scope 1
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
220,756,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Utopian Brewing's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Utopian Brewing's primary industry is Beverage Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Utopian Brewing's Location?

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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. This request for Utopian Brewing is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Utopian Brewing's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Utopian Brewing's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
82%
Use of Sold Products
7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Capital Goods
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%

Utopian Brewing'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.

Utopian Brewing has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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