Carlsberg launches sustainability programme
The Carlsberg Group has launched its sustainability programme, Together Towards ZERO, with targets which will run up until 2030.
Together Towards ZERO is a response to increasing consumer demand for sustainable products in a time of global challenges such as: climate change, water scarcity and public health issues. The programme is a part of the Carlsberg Group’s Sail’22 strategy and consists of four major ambitions: zero carbon footprint, zero water waste, zero irresponsible drinking and a zero accidents culture.
Together Towards ZERO is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and sets out to deliver emission reductions that go beyond the base level of ambition set out in the Paris agreement on climate change.
Other targets include: eliminating carbon emissions from breweries by 2030 through greater use of renewables; helping consumers make healthy, responsible choices by increasing distribution of alcohol free products; establishing a community of young scientists to develop new solutions for carbon, water and sustainable brewing.
Cees ‘t Hart, CEO of the Carlsberg Group, says, “We’re committed to delivering zero carbon emissions and halving water usage at our breweries by 2030. As a first action, we’ll switch to 100% renewable electricity by 2022 and cooperate with partners to protect shared water resources in selected water-scarce areas. I’m certain that in achieving our targets we’ll create efficiency improvements, risk reduction and a more resilient business that exists in harmony with local communities and the environment.”
