- Lower overall volumes (contracted 3.4% compared to 2022).
- Difficult economic situation in Argentina and challenging scenario for wine exports.
- Lower consumption in Colombia.
- Changes in lifestyle and consumer preferences.
- Risks related to free competition in all markets.
- Dependence on renewal of license agreements.
- Consolidation in the supermarket industry.
- Fluctuations in the cost of raw materials.
- Shortage of critical raw and packaging materials and disruptions in international trade logistics.
- Risks associated with natural disasters and climate change (water supply, extreme weather events).
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 83.2K ton CO2eq; Scope 2: 25.4K ton CO2eq. 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.
Renewable Energy
81.2%
of total energy
Water Usage
8.76 million m3
2023
Waste
339.1K tons
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). | 83.2K ton CO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 25.4K ton CO2eq |
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 | 1.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Surpassed goals in the reduction of water use, greenhouse gas emissions and achieved almost 100% recovery of solid industrial waste (Environmental Vision 2020).
- Began construction of a new PET recycling plant, CirCCUlar, with a capacity of 18,000 tons of PET per year.
- Reduced emissions by 138,966 tons of CO2eq compared to 2010 (Scope 1 and 2).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Environmental Vision 2030 goals (emissions reduction, water consumption reduction, renewable energy use, waste recovery, packaging).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance