Boston Beer Company Inc
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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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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
- 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
- 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
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 24.85, 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 12 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