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Carlsberg UK

OVERALL

Owned
DNK
Rating
Praises, some criticism

Brewer

Company Ownership

Carlsberg UK Ltd   UK     website      facebook   twitter
  Carlsberg A/S   
   owns 100% of Carlsberg UK Ltd  
DNK     website         

Brewer

Founded in 1847, today they are one of the world's largest beer companies.

> About the Ratings

Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Carlsberg UK Ltd
No assessment data currently available for Carlsberg UK Ltd
Carlsberg A/S
Environment CDP Climate Change Score of A
In 2022, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of A.
Source: CDP (2022)
Social CDP Water Security Score of A
In 2022, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security Score of A.
Source: CDP (2022)
Environment Pollution in Nepal
In 2018 Danish investigative journalism platform Danwatch reported massive air and water pollution from sites operated by Carlsberg in Nepal. Water samples shows depletion of toxic waste water in connection with Carlsberg's brewery in Nepal, and a village nearby the brewery is exposed to soot pollution, which leads to an increased risk of respiratory diseases and cancer. In recent years Carlsberg breweries have also polluted its surroundings in Laos, Malawi and China.
Source: Danwatch (2018)
Environment Supply chain practices in China
This company received a score of 12.3/100 (retrieved 10-Oct-2020) in the Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI), a system for evaluating supply chain practices in China, particularly in regards to environmental management and water pollution. Scores are calculated using government compliance data, online monitoring data, and third-party environmental audits, as well as trends in the environmental performance of factories in the company's supply chains.
Source: IPE (2020)
Social 15.5% in Human Rights Benchmark
The 2022 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark assessed 127 companies in the food and agriculture, ICT and automotive manufacturing sectors on their human rights performance. This company received a score of 15.5%. The overall average score was a disappointing 17.3% and the highest score was 50.3%.
Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2022)
Business Ethics 38/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 38/100 in the Beverages category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 18 Nov 2022). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global (2022)
Business Ethics Price fixing in Germany
In 2014 Germany's antitrust authority fined a group of brewers 231.2 million euros for allegedly fixing the price of beer. Carlsberg was fined 62 million euros.
Source: news article (2014)
Environment Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: commit to 100% renewable power, adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business (2021)
Social IARD member
This company is a member of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing harmful drinking and promoting understanding of responsible drinking. IARD is affiliated with the United Nations.
Source: IARD (2021)
Business Ethics Sedex member
This company is a member of the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex), a not-for-profit, membership organisation that leads work with buyers and suppliers to deliver improvements in responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains. Tens of thousands of companies use Sedex to manage their performance around labour rights, health & safety, the environment and business ethics.
Source: Sedex (2018)
Business Ethics 31.5% in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The 2021 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 keystone companies across the entirety of the food system, from farm to fork. It covers three dimensions where transformation is needed: nutrition, environment and social inclusion. This company ranked #77/350, with a total score of 31.5/100.
Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2021)

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Company Details

Type Wholly-owned subsidiary

Contact Details

Address United Kingdom
Website www.carlsberg.com/en-gb/

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