- Increased scope 1 and 2 emissions due to acquisition and production increase (2023)
- Ergonomic injuries identified as highest safety risk (2023)
- Limited supplier options constraining ability to influence supplier practices
- Difficulty obtaining granular emissions data from suppliers
New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 270.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 23.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 15.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 231.9K 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
270.5K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
2.0%
of total energy
Water Usage
977 megaliters/year
2023
Waste
83.1K MT/year
2023
Energy Use
98.3K MWh/year
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). | 23.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 231.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Fat Tire became the first nationwide carbon neutral certified beer (2020)
- Achieved a 78% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions per gallon packaged (2023)
- Asheville brewery solar array generated 390 megawatt-hours of electricity, meeting 6.5% of the brewery’s electricity demand (2023)
- Fort Collins brewery achieved a waste diversion rate of 99.85% (2023)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase near miss and hazard reporting by 20% in 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2030
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 30% by 2030
- All brands certified carbon neutral by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Coworker wellbeingCommunity impactEnvironmental stewardshipClimate actionResponsible drinkingDiversity, Equity & Inclusion