Carlsberg Group has launched its new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programme, which provides a roadmap for 2030 and 2040 sustainability milestones.
The company aspires to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the entire value chain by 2040. They report progress with a 40 percent reduction in carbon emissions and 21 percent reduction in water use since 2015.
“With our new programme, we are building on our existing progress and reaffirming our commitment to the collective action needed to stop the excessive increases in emissions the world is facing. We want to enable consumers to enjoy a great beer while leaving the smallest carbon footprint possible. To do this, we leave no stone unturned, from the grain and water that we brew with, to the recycling of empty bottles and cans once you’ve enjoyed your beer. This is the right thing to do, for our business and society,” said Cees ‘t Hart, CEO of Carlsberg Group.
The new program also adds the targets of zero packaging waste and a zero farming footprint.
“With our new targets we support an industry transformation towards more sustainable business practices through, for example, shifts in farming practices, sourcing procedures, and product design, as well as the scaling-up of efficient deposit return schemes. Across all our ESG focus areas, we will continue improving our performance while increasing disclosure and transparency for all our stakeholders. We will continue to tackle these challenges through a sustained focus on partnerships with suppliers and partners,” said Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, the Senior Director of ESG.
