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CUTTING CARBON

We are committed to reducing emissions and building climate resilience across our value chain.

With concrete targets covering our own operations and suppliers, Cutting Carbon sets out our path towards a circular and net zero future. Guided by sciencebased targets, we are working towards net zero emissions by 2040 with near-term 2032 targets related to Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. We will achieve these reductions while continuing to grow our business.  

We are also rethinking packaging to support a more circular future. Our focus is on designing packaging that can be reused, recycled or kept in the loop for as long as possible, while reducing the use of virgin fossilbased materials. We also work to strengthen collection and recycling systems across markets. 

          

    

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Our Climate Transition Plan

A key element of our Cutting Carbon agenda is our first-ever consolidated Climate Transition Plan. This document sets out a clear view of how we intend to meet our near and long-term climate targets, outlining our decarbonisation pathway and the key levers we will use to deliver our climate ambitions. 

OUR 2032 TARGETS

Net Zero

 

  • 90% reduction in emissions from own operations
  • 31% reduction in value chain emissions
  • All electricity must come from new renewable assets (eg via PPAs)
  • Net zero value chain by 2040

Circularity

 

  • 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging
  • 90% recycling rate for bottles and cans
  • 50% reduction of virgin fossil-based plastic
  • 60% recycled content in bottles and cans

How we cut carbon in 2025

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Renewable energy commitments in the Nordics

In 2025, we signed new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Norway, Sweden and Finland. These agreements will generate approximately 100 GWh of electricity.

Biomass facility shrinks emissions in Laos

We opened Laos’ first biomass facility, saving 12,000 tons of CO2e a year.

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Championing deposit return scheme best practice

In 2025, we continued advocating for efficient deposit return schemes (DRS). There are DRS in place in 11 of our production markets, as well as B2B deposit return systems in parts of Asia.

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Inspiring Choice

Inspiring Choice

We innovate to enable informed and mindful consumption. Through clear information, consumer engagement and a diverse portfolio, we support responsible choices across no and low alcohol and no and low sugar beverages.

Empowering People

Empowering People

We are building a safe, respectful and inclusive growth culture where everyone can thrive. Our focus is on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and opportunities for people across our value chain.

Protecting Nature

Protecting Nature

We are committed to safeguarding and restoring the ecosystems that sustain us. Our focus is on regeneration and water stewardship - protecting the land where our ingredients are grown and the water that goes into every product.