- Sales decline due to pandemic, war in Ukraine, excise duty increases, and inflation
- Industry-wide challenges impacting beer sales
Grupa Żywiec Sp. z o. o.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Grupa Żywiec Sp. z o. o. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 21.8 M kg CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 18.84 K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.67 K tCO2e; Scope 3: 435.02 K tCO2e. 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
21.8 M kg CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
48%
of total energy
📊 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). | 18.84 K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.67 K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 435.02 K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 26% in Scopes 1 and 2 vs 2022
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 5% in Scope 3 vs 2022
- Achieved 43% of beer volume sold in reusable packaging
- 100% of electricity purchased from renewable sources
- 48% of all energy from renewable sources
- Reduced emissions from refrigeration by 8% vs 2022
- Average water consumption reduced to 2.65 hl/hl
- Zero waste to landfill status maintained across breweries
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption to 2.9 hl/hl by 2025
- 30% women in senior management by 2025
- Alcohol-free option available in four key brands by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030
- Reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 30% (FLAG) and 25% (non-FLAG) by 2030
- 100% sustainable raw materials (barley, hops) by 2030
- 50% recycled content in glass and aluminium packaging by 2030
- 99% of packaging recyclable by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions across the value chain (Scopes 1, 2, 3) by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionCommunity developmentResponsible alcohol consumption