- Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions impacting beer consumption
- Unprecedented price development of malting barley due to poor crops in several regions and high global demand
- Sharp increase in energy prices
- Lower quality and yield of barley leading to higher import needs and costs
- High inflation in Eastern Europe
Viking Malt Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Viking Malt Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 51.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 Market Based). By scope: Scope 1: 21.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 30.2K 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
51.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 Market Based)
2021
Renewable Energy
72.6% (electricity), 52.5% (heat)
of total energy
Water Usage
2,9 m3/ton malt
2021
Waste
70 tons/year (landfill)
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). | 21.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 30.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reached EcoVadis Platinum medal (top 1% of companies evaluated)
- Reduced water consumption to a maximum of 2.9 m³/ton malt
- Reduced solid waste to landfill by 72% from 2018 base year (exceeding 2025 goal)
- 52.5% fossil-free fuel share for heat production
- 72.6% renewable energy share for electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 CO2 emissions by 50% by 2025 (from 2018 base year)
- Reduce Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 25% by 2025 (from 2018 base year)
- Minimum 70% fossil-free fuels for heat production by 2025
- FSSC 22000 certification for Vordingborg and Halmstad (2022) and Lahti (2023)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityFood safety & product qualitySupply chain sustainabilityWork safetyEthical standardsBiodiversityHuman rights