Carlsberg A/S
Carlsberg's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Carlsberg 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).
Carlsberg has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Carlsberg's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Carlsberg amounted to 631,000 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 Carlsberg increased by 104.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Carlsberg's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Carlsberg's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Carlsberg were 331,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Carlsberg reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Carlsberg's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Carlsberg's Scope 1 emissions increased by 26.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Carlsberg's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Carlsberg reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 57,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 300,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Carlsberg use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Carlsberg reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Carlsberg's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Carlsberg's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Carlsberg reported 7,832,000 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 Carlsberg includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Carlsberg's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Carlsberg's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Carlsberg reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,832,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 85.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Carlsberg disclose?
In 2024, Carlsberg reported emissions for 12 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 Carlsberg's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Carlsberg's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,020,000 tCO₂e (64.1%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 736,000 tCO₂e (9.4%)
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 570,000 tCO₂e (7.28%)
Carlsberg's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Carlsberg’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Carlsberg reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 331,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,454 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 31.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Carlsberg's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Carlsberg's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Carlsberg reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 31.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27.29 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Carlsberg rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Carlsberg ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Carlsberg is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Carlsberg's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Carlsberg reported a total carbon footprint of 8,463,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2,647.73% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Carlsberg's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.91%. a