- Cost of required investments for net-zero initiatives
- Statutory building restrictions (listed buildings, conservation areas)
- Availability of energy resources in remote pub locations
- Complexity of calculating Scope 3 emissions
Young & Co.’s Brewery, P .L.C.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Young & Co.’s Brewery, P .L.C. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.0K tCO2e (net). By scope: Scope 3: 72.2K tCO2e. 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
10.0K tCO2e (net)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% electricity from renewable sources (from April 1, 2021)
of total energy
Water Usage
Over 60.0 million liters saved per annum through waterless urinals
2023
Waste
281.6K liters of cooking oil recycled
2023
Energy Use
78.8M kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 72.2K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.0K tCO2e (net) |
| 2022 | 8.7K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Switched to 100% renewable electricity from April 1, 2021
- Implemented comprehensive recycling arrangements
- Recycled 281,647 liters of cooking oil for biodiesel in FY23
- Maintained a three-star rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association
- Reduced propane deliveries to 0 across 43 sites by removing gas patio heaters
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Eliminate petrol and diesel cars from fleet by end of FY24
- Eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics from front of house by end of FY24
- Save over 80 tonnes of carbon through 'Save While You Sleep' initiative
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (aiming for 90% reduction)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2040 (aiming for 50-70% reduction)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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