- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
- Climate change impacts on food security, human health, and social equity
- Water scarcity
- Changing weather patterns
- Aging power plants prone to unscheduled shutdowns
- Large base of seasonal power supply
San Miguel Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, San Miguel Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.4M MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 21.3M MT CO2e; Scope 2: 1.1M MT CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
22.4M MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
22.10% of total materials used
of total energy
Water Usage
17.5K ML
2023
Waste
323.1K thousand MT (solid waste excluding coal ash)
2023
Energy Use
171.4M million GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 21.3M MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.1M MT CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.4M MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreases in GHG emissions intensity for Power (11%), Petron (7%), and SMC’s lower-carbon business units (6%)
- 3% lower spending on energy
- 22% or 5.85 MT of total materials used were renewable
- 6Mn MT of silt and waste removed from Pasig, Tullahan, San Juan, and Bulacan rivers
- 87% reduction in solid waste generated
- 34% increase in total water recycled and reused
- 90% of beer bottles recycled
- 6.5Mn+ trees planted through Project 747
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 50% by 2025
- Reduce GHG emission intensity by 25% by 2025 (Petron)
- Establish a circular economy approach by 2040
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050
- Uplift at least 15 million people by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Significant expansion of renewable energy capacities
- Expand river clean-up efforts to identified rivers in Central and Southern Luzon
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change ActionResource ManagementSustainable Supply ChainCustomer Welfare & ResponsibilityEmployee Engagement, Training & DevelopmentCircular EconomyCommunity EngagementBusiness Ethics & Compliance