Ambev SA
Ambev's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ambev completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ambev has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ambev's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ambev amounted to 850,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ambev decreased by 9.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Ambev's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ambev's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ambev were 483,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ambev reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ambev's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ambev's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ambev's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Ambev's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ambev reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 367,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Ambev reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ambev's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 18.81% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Ambev use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ambev reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Ambev's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Ambev's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ambev reported 4,005,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Ambev includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Ambev's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ambev's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ambev reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,005,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 79.22% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.78% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Ambev reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ambev's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ambev's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ambev 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ambev disclose?
In 2024, Ambev reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Ambev's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ambev's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,684,000 tCO₂e (77.22%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 672,000 tCO₂e (19.33%)
- Other/Unspecified Sources: 88,000 tCO₂e (2.53%)
Ambev's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ambev’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ambev reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 483,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,479 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 33.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ambev's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ambev's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ambev reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 33.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.73 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ambev rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ambev ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Ambev among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Ambev's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ambev reported a total carbon footprint of 4,855,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.31% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Ambev's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.95%. a