- Supply chain disruptions
- Rising input costs
- Illicit beer trade
- Slower-than-anticipated reopening of on-trade businesses
- Decline in the cider category
- Evolving consumer tastes and preferences
- Global supply chain disruptions and labor shortages
- Dampened consumer sentiment due to inflationary pressures and a potential global recession
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.6 kgCO2/hl (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 3.1 kg CO2/hl; Scope 2: 6.5 kg CO2/hl. 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
9.6 kgCO2/hl (2022)
2022
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
506.5K m³ or 3.4 hl/hl of packaged beer (2022)
2022
Waste
517.2 tonnes (2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 3.1 kg CO2/hl |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.5 kg CO2/hl |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.6 kgCO2/hl (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 73% reduction in carbon emissions compared to 2015 levels
- Zero waste to landfill since November 2022
- Zero use of coal
- 100% renewable electricity at the brewery (using I-REC)
- 92% return rate for glass bottles in Peninsular Malaysia
- 32% reduction in water usage since 2015
- 13% reduction in water loss through production process compared to 2021
- 6.8% reduction in energy consumption compared to 2021
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce beer-in-hand emissions by 30% by 2030
- Reduce water consumption to 2.0 hl/hl of packaged beer by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% value chain reduction by 2030
- 100% of raw materials sustainably sourced by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon emissions across the entire value chain by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ZERO Carbon FootprintZERO Farming FootprintZERO Packaging WasteZERO Water WasteZERO Irresponsible DrinkingZERO Accidents CultureDiversity, Equity and InclusionCommunity EngagementHuman RightsResponsible Supply Chain Management