- Water availability and conservation.
- Taxation levels on Beer.
UNITED BREWERIES LIMITED
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, UNITED BREWERIES LIMITED disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 29.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 13.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 15.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: Currently not available. 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
29.1K tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
3.7M m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
281.0K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
2.0K TJ/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 13.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | Currently not available |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 29.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 58.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced freshwater consumption through reuse-recycle of treated wastewater and rainwater harvesting.
- Achieved ~95% recycling of glass bottles (60% reused, 35% recycled as cullets).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% waste reduction to landfill by end of financial year 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Net Zero in production (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialResponsible