Coca-Cola Co
Coca-Cola's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Coca-Cola 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).
Coca-Cola has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Coca-Cola's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coca-Cola amounted to 1,348,119 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 Coca-Cola increased by 18.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Coca-Cola's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Coca-Cola's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Coca-Cola were 474,413 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Coca-Cola reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Coca-Cola's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coca-Cola's Scope 1 emissions increased by 62.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Coca-Cola's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Coca-Cola reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 812,050 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 873,706 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Coca-Cola reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Coca-Cola's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Coca-Cola's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coca-Cola's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Coca-Cola's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Coca-Cola use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Coca-Cola reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Coca-Cola's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Coca-Cola's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Coca-Cola reported 3,870,969 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 Coca-Cola includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Coca-Cola's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Coca-Cola's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Coca-Cola reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,870,969 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 10.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 89.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Coca-Cola reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Coca-Cola's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 92.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coca-Cola's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Coca-Cola's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Coca-Cola disclose?
In 2024, Coca-Cola reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Coca-Cola's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Coca-Cola's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 3,742,462 tCO₂e (89.03%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 332,483 tCO₂e (7.91%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 128,507 tCO₂e (3.06%)
Coca-Cola's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Coca-Cola’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Coca-Cola reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 474,413 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 47,061 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.08 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Coca-Cola's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Coca-Cola's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Coca-Cola reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.97, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Coca-Cola rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Coca-Cola ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Coca-Cola is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Coca-Cola's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Coca-Cola reported a total carbon footprint of 5,219,088 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.61% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Coca-Cola's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.74%.a