- Health & safety performance fell below expectations, with the deaths of one Carlsberg employee and four employees at minority joint ventures and contractors.
- Achieving a 40% reduction in the Group lost-time accident rate proved challenging; the rate increased to 7.0 in 2016.
- Development challenges delayed a sustainable packaging innovation initiative.
Carlsberg Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016 reporting, Carlsberg Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 768 kt CO2 (market-based), 883 kt CO2 (location-based). 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
768 kt CO2 (market-based), 883 kt CO2 (location-based)
2016
Renewable Energy
8.2% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
37.7 million m3
2016
Waste
416.9 tons
2016
Energy Use
2.5K GWh (thermal) 914 GWh (electricity)
2016
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 768 kt CO2 (market-based), 883 kt CO2 (location-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced relative water consumption at breweries by 9% since 2010 and 6% in 2016, reaching 3.2 hl/hl.
- Reduced relative energy consumption by 14% since 2010 and 4% in 2016, reaching 27.7 kWh/hl.
- Reduced relative CO2 emissions by 28% since 2010 and 10% in 2016, reaching 6.3 kg CO2/hl.
- Obtained Cradle-to-Cradle® Bronze Certification for the 25 cl Kronenbourg 1664 bottle.
- Installed over 8,000 solar panels at the Dali brewery in China, meeting around 20% of its electricity needs.
- Reduced the amount of glass in two different types of bottles in France by more than 2,000 tonnes, eliminating 1,500 tonnes of emissions.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve three-year targets (2015-2017) in energy & carbon, water, and responsible drinking.
📅 Medium-term
- New sustainability targets to be announced in 2017.
🔭 Long-term
- New sustainability targets to be announced in 2017.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy & carbonWaterResponsible drinkingHealth & safety