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Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 27.77 million metric tons of CO2e/year (Scopes 1, 2, and 3). 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
27.77 million metric tons of CO2e/year (Scopes 1, 2, and 3)
2022
Renewable Energy
67.6% operational, 97.1% contracted
of total energy
Water Usage
1.55 billion hl/year
2022
Energy Use
55.45 million GJ/year
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.77 million metric tons of CO2e/year (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) |
| 2017 | 6.18 million metric tonnes of CO2e (combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute GHG emissions across Scopes 1 and 2 by 39.2% since 2017
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by approximately 21% since 2017
- Contracted 97.1% of global purchased electricity volume from renewables
- Achieved carbon neutrality at an additional ten facilities in FY22, totaling thirteen globally
- 77% of products were in packaging that was returnable or made from majority recycled content
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption to 2.5 hl/hl by 2025
- Reduce carbon emissions by 25% across value chain by 2025
- 100% renewable electricity by 2025
- 100% of direct farmers Skilled, Connected, and Financially Empowered by 2025
- 100% of products in returnable packaging or made from majority recycled content by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate actionSustainable agricultureWater stewardshipCircular packagingSmart DrinkingHuman RightsDiversity, Equity & InclusionEthics & Transparency