- Several process improvements will require increased energy consumption, likely increasing GHG emissions
- Delaware identified as a “high water risk” geography
- Need to understand and reduce Scope 3 emissions
- Need to improve manager effectiveness, particularly around feedback and coaching
- Need for increased pay transparency
The Boston Beer Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 54.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined for three largest breweries) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity usage by more than 16%
- Reduced natural gas usage by approximately 8%
- Reduced lighting energy usage at Dogfish Head Milton brewery by 70%
- Improved truckload utilization by 3.5%
- Reduced board weight of 12 oz. cartons by over 12%, saving 334.83 metric tons of material
- Reduced international corrugated tray usage by 19%
- Samuel Adams Pennsylvania brewery has been landfill-free since 2012
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 20% reduction in total injuries by location for 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve injury-free workplaces by 2030
- Dogfish Head Milton brewery and Samuel Adams Cincinnati brewery to be landfill-free in 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions (target year not specified)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipWaste ManagementInclusion and BelongingHealth and SafetyCommunity EngagementSupplier SustainabilityResponsible AdvertisingData Privacy and SecurityCompensation and BenefitsLearning and Development