Key Takeaways
- In 2022, Diageo reported a 28% reduction in water usage intensity since 2010, achieving 3.2 liters of water per liter of alcohol produced across its global operations.
- AB InBev achieved a 32% improvement in water efficiency from 2017 to 2022, using 3.1 hectoliters of water per hectoliter of beer produced.
- Pernod Ricard reduced absolute water withdrawal by 15% in 2021-2022, totaling 12.5 million cubic meters across 100 production sites.
- Diageo cut Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% since 2018 baseline in 2022.
- Pernod Ricard reduced carbon footprint by 22% per liter of alcohol since 2018.
- AB InBev achieved 25% renewable electricity in 2022, powering 40 breweries.
- Diageo diverted 99% waste from landfill in 2022 across operations.
- Pernod Ricard recycled 92% of production waste in 2022.
- AB InBev achieved zero waste to landfill in 50+ breweries 2022.
- Diageo sourced 95% sustainable barley via regenerative farming 2022.
- Pernod Ricard committed 100% sustainable grape sourcing by 2025, at 77% in 2022.
- AB InBev sourced 100% sustainable barley for 2 billion beers 2022.
- Diageo introduced 100% recyclable paper packaging 2023.
- Pernod Ricard launched lightweight glass bottles saving 20% material.
- AB InBev trialed plastic-free rings for cans 2022.
As we look toward 2026, leading alcohol producers are achieving measurable reductions in their environmental footprint, with targeted initiatives cutting water consumption, slashing greenhouse gas emissions, and pioneering circular solutions for waste.
Energy and Emissions
Energy and Emissions Interpretation
Packaging Innovation
Packaging Innovation Interpretation
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture Interpretation
Waste and Recycling
Waste and Recycling Interpretation
Water Management
Water Management Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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