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Burgeon Beer Company

category

Food + Beverage

first certified

2023

current certification year

2025

About The Climate Label

Companies with The Climate Label provide products and services that are better for the climate, because they account for the greenhouse gas emissions from operating their business.

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Emissions

Burgeon Beer Company measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.

Total 2024 GHG Emissions

807

tCO2e

(location-based)

Roughly equal to driving 180 gas-powered cars for one year

98.07

kgCO2e

per unit of product

Emissions intensity

Burgeon Beer Company's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. Burgeon Beer Company attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.

Absolute Emissions (tCO2e)

Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)

Emissions year

Note: The chart shows market-based emissions totals.

02

Funding for Climate Solutions

Burgeon Beer Company is funding a portfolio of projects to support the climate transition. This portfolio includes specific actions within their operations, as well as projects elsewhere around the world.

Total climate funding

$12,131

Based on a carbon fee of $15 per tonne

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Climate Project Portfolio

These are the projects that Burgeon Beer Company funded over the past year to reduce emissions in their operations, supply chain, and around the world.

Climate Projects

VCA

Type

Low-carbon electricity

Project Details

Carlsbad Taproom Clean Energy Alliance Investment

Total Spent

$617

VCA

Type

Low-carbon electricity

Project Details

The Arbor SDCP Clean Energy Investment

Total Spent

$418

VCA

Type

Low-carbon electricity

Project Details

The GreenHouse Clean Energy Investment

Total Spent

$160

VCA

Type

Low-carbon electricity

Project Details

Vista Clean Energy Alliance Investment

Total Spent

$31

BVC

Type

Carbon credit

Project Details

Southern Cardamom REDD+

Project Type

Forestry

Total Spent

$10,905 ($15/tonne)

03

Reduction Plans

As part of its climate transition planning, Burgeon Beer Company has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.

Active

Source of emissions

Operational waste

Action

We will divert 95% of our soft plastic waste from the landfill through an updated recycling initiative in The Carlsbad Taproom and Brewery.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

2025

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Energy at offices or controlled facilities

Action

Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by 30% by installing energy efficient lighting in The Carlsbad Taproom and Brew ...read more

Status

Newly set


Complete By

2026

Scope

Scope 1

Completed

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Implement a low carbon sourcing/purchasing policy to eliminate single use packaging by 100% across all base malts.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q2 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Packaging

Action

Redesign sleeved aluminum cans across packaging for 4-packs to reduce single-use plastic by 100%.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Operational waste

Action

Reduce waste from paper invoicing 50% through digital invoicing programs in Burgeon's distribution model.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q3 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Operational waste

Action

Reduce waste from cardboard beverage coasters 25% through updated coaster purchasing strategy and customer service policy in all taprooms.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 3

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