- Increased GHG emissions due to acquisitions and expansion, and supply chain complexities
- Water availability and quality challenges due to climate change
- Aluminum cans responsible for up to 25% of total Scope 3 emissions
- Challenges in collecting environmental data from suppliers
Monster Beverage Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 15.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 10.1K tCO2e (location-based) 10088 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 2.2M 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.
Renewable Energy
2.8% (solar panels)
of total energy
Water Usage
402.9K m3 (withdrawal) 150687 m3 (consumption)
2023
Energy Use
269.8K GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 15.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.1K tCO2e (location-based) 10088 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.2M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.2M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Submitted commitment letter to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- Installed operational solar panels at four company-owned buildings
- Anaerobic digestor at AFF San Fernando facility awarded for renewable energy
- Rolled out three phases of environmental data collection via EcoBeast™ platform
- Implemented water efficiency improvements at Salt Lake City brewery, aiming for 15% reduction by 2025
- Reduced CO2 usage per finished barrel by half at Longmont brewery through process improvements
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use by 15% at Salt Lake City brewery by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Set near-term Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction target by 2026 (SBTi)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipWaste ReductionDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEmployee Well-beingResponsible PackagingSupply Chain SustainabilityHuman RightsEthics