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Young And Cos Brewery

Young And Co.'s Brewery, commonly known as Young's Brewery, is a distinguished name in the British brewing industry, headquartered in Wandsworth, London, GB. Founded in 1831, this historic brewery has been a cornerstone of the community, renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition. Young's operates primarily in the craft beer sector, producing a diverse range of ales and lagers that reflect both classic and contemporary brewing techniques. The brewery's core offerings include award-winning beers such as Young's Bitter and Special London Ale, each crafted with a unique blend of ingredients that set them apart in a competitive market. With a rich heritage and a focus on sustainability, Young's Brewery has achieved notable recognition, solidifying its position as a leader in the UK brewing landscape.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Young And Cos Brewery's score of 27 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Young And Cos Brewery's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Young And Cos Brewery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,304,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2023, when emissions were about 16,479,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,163,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,316,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2022, the brewery's emissions were approximately 16,664,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,430,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 8,234,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of 72,206,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Young And Cos Brewery has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or science-based targets suggests a need for further action in addressing their environmental impact. The brewery's emissions data indicates a trend of fluctuating emissions over the years, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and strategic planning to achieve meaningful reductions in line with industry standards.

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8,430,000
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Scope 2
8,234,000
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Scope 3
72,206,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Young And Cos Brewery's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Young And Cos Brewery is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Young And Cos Brewery 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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