Boston Beer Company Inc
Boston Beer's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Boston Beer 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Boston Beer has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Boston Beer's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Boston Beer amounted to 77,820 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Boston Beer decreased by 6.58%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Boston Beer's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Boston Beer's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Boston Beer were 47,613 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Boston Beer's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Boston Beer's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Boston Beer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30,207 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Boston Beer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Boston Beer's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Boston Beer 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Boston Beer use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Boston Beer reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Boston Beer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Boston Beer’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Boston Beer reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 47,613 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,009 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 23.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Boston Beer's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Boston Beer's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Boston Beer reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 23.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.7 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Boston Beer rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Boston Beer ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Boston Beer is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a