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C&C Group PLC

Common Name
C&C Group
Country
Ireland
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Brewers
Employees
2,746
Ticker
CCR
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
C&C Group plc is a leading vertically integrated premium drinks company that manufactures, markets, and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks primarily across the UK and Irel...

C&C Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, C&C Group 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).

C&C Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
17,623a
20,159a
N/A
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
190a
266a
N/A
Location-Based
6,464a
8,419a
N/A
Total Scope 3
504,714a
518,547a
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
10.179a
11.255a
N/A
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a. C&C Group's Annual Report 2025

Insights into C&C Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of C&C Group amounted to 24,087 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of C&C Group decreased by 15.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

C&C Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202024202506.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e-20%-13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are C&C Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of C&C Group were 17,623 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has C&C Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, C&C Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), C&C Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are C&C Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, C&C Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 190 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,464 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has C&C Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, C&C Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), C&C Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 23.22% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does C&C Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, C&C Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

C&C Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202024202503.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into C&C Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, C&C Group reported 504,714 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 2025 disclosure of C&C Group includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

C&C Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202420250200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-28%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are C&C Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, C&C Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 504,714 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 88.69% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.31% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has C&C Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, C&C Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 29.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), C&C Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that C&C Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does C&C Group disclose?

In 2025, C&C Group reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of C&C Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to C&C Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 347,763 tCO₂e (68.9%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 45,845 tCO₂e (9.08%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 43,764 tCO₂e (8.67%)

C&C Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(8.7%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(9.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(68.9%)

Insights into C&C Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, C&C Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,623 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,731 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.18 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

C&C Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00010,000100,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Harboes BryggeriYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,453 tCO2eRevenue: $M 277Scope 1 Intensity: 45.01 tCO2e/$MOlviYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,501 tCO2eRevenue: $M 782Scope 1 Intensity: 14.70 tCO2e/$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: $M 2,923Scope 1 Intensity: 7.45 tCO2e/$MMolson Coors BeverageYear: 2024Scope 1: 525,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,627Scope 1 Intensity: 45.20 tCO2e/$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: $M 14,024Scope 1 Intensity: 21.75 tCO2e/$MConstellation BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 303,607 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,209Scope 1 Intensity: 29.74 tCO2e/$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: $M 59,320Scope 1 Intensity: 42.31 tCO2e/$MTakara HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,374 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,241Scope 1 Intensity: 27.39 tCO2e/$MBoston BeerYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,013Scope 1 Intensity: 22.74 tCO2e/$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: $M 2,010Scope 1 Intensity: 151.04 tCO2e/$MC&C GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,623 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,731Scope 1 Intensity: 10.18 tCO2e/$M

How does C&C Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, C&C Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.99, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does C&C Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, C&C Group ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places C&C Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into C&C Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, C&C Group reported a total carbon footprint of 528,801 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.35% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to C&C Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.33%.a

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