- Climate change impacting raw material supply, logistics, production, sales, and equipment investment
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather and natural disasters
- Reduced crop yields and price increases for raw materials like barley
Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 778.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 235.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 543.2K tCO2e/year. 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
778.6K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
17%
of total energy
Water Usage
27.2M m3/year
2021
Energy Use
48.37 million kWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 235.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 543.2K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 778.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 5 factories recognized as National Green Factories of 2021
- Share of utilized electricity generated from renewables grew by 17%
- Carbon emissions density per unit product dropped by 15%
- NOX emissions dropped by 47%
- SO2 emission dropped by 3%
- Comprehensive energy consumption per kL dropped by 15%
- Brewing wastewater value sharing program launched, saving millions and reducing carbon emissions by 5,000 tonnes
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption per unit product by 10% compared to 2019
🔭 Long-term
- Peak CO2 emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental responsibilitySocial responsibilityEconomic responsibilityCorporate governanceSupply chain managementClimate changeResponsible drinkingCommunity investmentEmployee well-being