Supply Chain World Volume 10, Issue 4 Volume 10, Issue 4 | Page 82

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With a 2025 target to improve water use efficiency in its large breweries by 22 percent , the company is implementing process improvements
safety above all else . Each of its products is carefully produced and complies with regulatory requirements across the globe .
The company ’ s governance embraces both strong family traditions and performancebased management , setting its sights on the highest standards to strengthen shareholder value , fulfil its responsibilities to employees , customers , and suppliers , and satisfy credit , environmental , legal and regulatory requirements .
Great beverages begin with the best water . While pure , it must also have the perfect mineral content to produce the tastiest lagers , ales , and clear-malt beverages . From water purity to the highest quality ingredients , Molson Coors goes to great lengths to ensure excellence and consistency in every sip .
With a strong reliance on raw materials like barley , hops and clean water , Molson Coors collaborates with growers and suppliers to embed better practices across its supply chain . Behind every bottle , the goal is to waste less and make beverages that are not just better to drink , but better for the planet .
Since 2016 , Molson Coors has analyzed its enterprise-wide carbon and energy footprint on an annual basis , enabling identification of key sources of emissions and opportunities to meaningfully reduce them .
By 2025 , the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from its direct operations by 50 percent and achieve a Scope 1 , 2 and 3 carbon emissions reduction of 20 percent across its supply chain . Molson Coors ’ 2025 emissions-reduction targets were verified by the Science Based Targets initiative as aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement .
As part of this plan , it is investing in efficiency improvements , renewable energy solutions and performance tracking , alongside initiatives to reduce indirect emissions in its value chain , from packaging materials to transportation and logistics .
As mentioned , water is the most essential ingredient in Molson Coors ’ products . The company is committed to leading water stewardship by protecting at-risk watersheds and setting aggressive targets to protect water resources throughout the value and agricultural supply chains .
With a 2025 target to improve water use efficiency in its large breweries by 22 percent , the company is implementing process improvements , capacity optimization and reclamation of water for reuse in other operations . To protect and improve the watersheds adjacent to its operations , Molson Coors partners with industry peers , government organizations and community stakeholders to implement water sustainability programs .
The company is also an active member of several cross-industry working groups , including BIER , a partnership of leading global beverage companies working together to help the industry improve environmental stewardship .
Working towards achieving zero-wasteto-landfill at all its major manufacturing sites by 2025 , Molson Coors also aims to make 100 percent of its packaging reusable , recyclable or compostable by the same date , alongside using more recycled materials in plastic packaging , and improving recycling solutions .
Packaging materials are the largest source of emissions in Molson Coors ’ value chain
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