Postobon
Postobon S.A., a leading beverage company headquartered in Colombia, has established itself as a prominent player in the soft drink and bottled water industry since its founding in 1904. With a strong operational presence across major regions in Colombia, Postobon is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes carbonated soft drinks, juices, and bottled water. The company’s flagship products, such as Postobon soda and its range of fruit juices, are distinguished by their unique flavours and commitment to quality. Over the years, Postobon has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its distribution network and enhancing its sustainability practices. As a market leader, Postobon continues to innovate, maintaining a strong position in the competitive beverage landscape while catering to the evolving tastes of consumers.
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Postobon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Postobon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,211,730 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions, as there were no Scope 2 emissions recorded. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 74,556,540 kg CO2e, comprising 58,893,570 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,662,970 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, Postobon’s emissions were approximately 66,615,000 kg CO2e, with 51,678,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,937,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with 2020 emissions at about 98,224,000 kg CO2e and 2019 emissions reaching approximately 103,819,000 kg CO2e, which included significant Scope 3 emissions of 374,544,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Postobon has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on managing its direct emissions while lacking comprehensive strategies for Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,480,764,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,859,130 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Postobon is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
