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march 23, 2018 - Carlsberg Group

Carlsberg Participates in Earth Hour for the Eleventh Time

Tomorrow, on 24 March between 8:30-9:30 PM CET, the #carlsberg Group will join millions of #people and businesses across the globe to draw attention to climate change by switching off non-essential lights at breweries, offices, billboards, warehouses, garages and other locations across the globe for one hour.

It is the #eleventhtime that the #carlsberg Group has participated in the #event, with it’s operations in 18 markets – including over 40 breweries taking part in the initiative.

Sustainability Director, #simonboashoffmeyer, says:

“Earth Hour is something that we have supported for over a decade. In sparking conversations between #people, businesses and governments about the urgent action required to combat climate change, it has never been more relevant.

“It’s fantastic to see so many of our markets taking part in #earthhour once again, as we continue our journey towards our 2030 target of eliminating carbon emissions at our breweries. We have a long way to go, but initiatives like this only help to focus our attention on overcoming the necessary challenges to achieve our ambition.”

The #carlsberg Group recently published it’s 2017 Sustainability Report showing good progress on its #togethertowardszero. Performance included a reduction in global brewery carbon emissions of 16% compared with its 2015 baseline year, and that 46% of the Group’s electricity now comes from renewable sources.

Launched in June 2017, #togethertowardszero calls for strong action in the face of complex sustainability challenges such as climate change, access to water resources and public health concerns. It consists of four major ambitions – ZERO carbon footprint, ZERO water waste, ZERO irresponsible drinking and a ZERO accidents culture – each with individual targets for 2022 and 2030 respectively.

To help accelerate progress towards a more sustainable future and deliver on its new targets, the #carlsberg Group recently announced the formation of the #carlsberg Young Scientists Community, tasked with helping deliver innovative new solutions to address climate change and water scarcity. The community will work in partnership with scientists, universities and the #carlsbergresearchlaboratory.