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Boston Beer Company Inc

Common Name
Boston Beer
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Brewers
Employees
2,736
Ticker
SAM
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
The Boston Beer Company Inc. is a leading beverage company renowned for its craft-brewed beers, most notably the Samuel Adams brand. Founded in 1984, Boston Beer was a pioneer in the American craft be...

Boston Beer's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
45,778a
47,613a
50,013b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
28,699a
30,207a
33,286b
Location-Based
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
22.742a
23.7043a
23.9258b
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a. Boston Beer's ESG Report 2024
b. Boston Beer's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Boston Beer's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Boston Beer amounted to 74,477 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 Boston Beer decreased by 4.3%, 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

202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-5%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Boston Beer's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Boston Beer were 45,778 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Boston Beer reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Boston Beer's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Boston Beer's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.85%, 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 2024, Boston Beer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,699 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a

Has Boston Beer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Boston Beer's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 13.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, Boston Beer reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Boston Beer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202408.5 k17 k25.5 k34 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Boston Beer’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Boston Beer reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45,778 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,013 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 22.74 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Boston Beer's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00010,000100,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Spectrum Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,919Scope 1 Intensity: 8.44 tCO2e/$MTsingtao BreweryYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,388 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,404Scope 1 Intensity: 43.23 tCO2e/$MChina Resources Beer HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 167,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,294Scope 1 Intensity: 31.55 tCO2e/$MKirin HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 392,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,895Scope 1 Intensity: 26.34 tCO2e/$MBudweiser Brewing APACYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,246Scope 1 Intensity: 14.37 tCO2e/$MAsahi Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 463,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,723Scope 1 Intensity: 24.73 tCO2e/$MCarlsbergYear: 2025Scope 1: 305,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,024Scope 1 Intensity: 21.75 tCO2e/$MAmbevYear: 2024Scope 1: 483,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,479Scope 1 Intensity: 33.36 tCO2e/$MHeinekenYear: 2025Scope 1: 928,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,804Scope 1 Intensity: 27.45 tCO2e/$MFomento Economico MexicanoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,003,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,705Scope 1 Intensity: 26.60 tCO2e/$MAnheuser-Busch InbevYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,510,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 59,320Scope 1 Intensity: 42.31 tCO2e/$MCarlsberg Brewery MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,386 tCO2eRevenue: $M 531Scope 1 Intensity: 8.25 tCO2e/$MHeineken MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 625Scope 1 Intensity: 9.18 tCO2e/$MSichuan SwellfunYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,095 tCO2eRevenue: $M 697Scope 1 Intensity: 34.57 tCO2e/$MCompania Cervecerias UnidasYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,765 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,923Scope 1 Intensity: 7.45 tCO2e/$MC&C GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,623 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,731Scope 1 Intensity: 10.18 tCO2e/$MChongqing BreweryYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,060 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,007Scope 1 Intensity: 39.40 tCO2e/$MUnited BreweriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,043Scope 1 Intensity: 5.17 tCO2e/$MRoyal UnibrewYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,475Scope 1 Intensity: 14.60 tCO2e/$MBeijing Yanjing BreweryYear: 2024Scope 1: 303,554 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,010Scope 1 Intensity: 151.04 tCO2e/$MTakara HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,374 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,241Scope 1 Intensity: 27.39 tCO2e/$MMolson Coors BeverageYear: 2024Scope 1: 525,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,627Scope 1 Intensity: 45.20 tCO2e/$MConstellation BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 303,607 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,209Scope 1 Intensity: 29.74 tCO2e/$MBoston BeerYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,013Scope 1 Intensity: 22.74 tCO2e/$M

How does Boston Beer's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Boston Beer reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 22.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.6, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Boston Beer rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Boston Beer ranked 10 out of 23 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

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