- Rethinking the concept of packaging
Carlsberg Circular Community was launched together with six global partners. This is a collaborative initiative with the aim of creating packaging that is optimised for reuse and recycling, using the Cradle to Cradle Design Framework®.
- Focusing on environmental efficiency
2013 energy consumption came to 28.0 kWh/hl. With this result Carlsberg came in below the 2013 target of 29.0 kWh/hl and delivers a 13.3% reduction since 2010. CO2 emissions came to 7.1 kg CO2/hl, a performance on target with a 26.8% reduction since 2010.
- Building a strong health and safety culture
The amount and severity of accidents decreased. The lost-time accidents rate (LTAR) in Production came to 10,3%, a reduction of 38% since 2010. Also, the Days lost rate (DLR) was reduced and came to 142 lost day. This is a reduction of 45% since 2010.
Today at 2 pm CET the Carlsberg Group launched its 2013 CSR report alongside the annual report, www.carlsberggroup.com/csr .
2013 has been a year of consolidating high performance and building behaviour and culture among the 40.000 employees across the Group. We focussed our efforts on fulfilling the three-year targets (2011-2013) we set based on our 2010 performance.
Commenting on the 2013 performance, Morten Nielsen, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, says:
“Beer is an agricultural product and we depend upon a healthy, clean environment for our production and future growth. We remain dedicated to reducing our impact on the environment and we set ourselves challenging targets. Our 2013 performance demonstrates promising results and progress across most of our prioritised areas.”
He continues:
“Another important milestone has been the launch of the Carlsberg Circular Community. Here we have partnered with selected suppliers with the aim of developing sustainable packaging and eliminating the concept of waste by ensuring that our materials will have the same or higher value after initial use.
“We are satisfied with what has already been achieved, but recognise there is more to do. We want to sustain our leadership in efficiency among global brewers and to be among the best in class when it comes to the safety of our employees. Our aim is to develop and grow and to do it responsibly”
For further information on the Carlsberg Group’s CSR activities during 2013, please access the CSR Report 2013 at www.carlsberggroup.com/csr
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For enquiries, please contact:
Ben Morton +45 33 27 1417 / ben.morton@carlsberg.com
Jens Bekke +45 33 27 1412 / jens.bekke@carlsberg.com
The Carlsberg Group's approach to CSR
A central element of the Carlsberg Group's CSR strategy is the integration of corporate responsibility throughout the value chain. We work with eight CSR areas: Environment, Health & Safety, Labour & Human Rights, Business Ethics, Marketing Communication, Community Engagement, Responsible Drinking and Responsible Sourcing. We dedicate extra focus and resources to our three key initiatives: Responsible Drinking, Sustainable Packaging and Efficient Brewery (reducing water, energy and CO2 at our production sites). This approach has the benefit of making CSR not only a reputational and risk-mitigating buffer but also a strategic driver for business opportunities and future value creation for the Carlsberg Group and society.
As a member of the UN Global Compact , the Carlsberg Group is committed to supporting and advancing the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact within our sphere of influence. Our newest Communication on Progress is available at the UN Global Compact's website: http://www.unglobalcompact.org .
| The Carlsberg Group is one of the leading brewery groups in the world, with a large portfolio of beer and other beverage brands. Our flagship brand – Carlsberg – is one of the best-known beer brands in the world and the Baltika, Carlsberg and Tuborg brands are among the eight biggest brands in Europe. More than 40,000 people work for the Carlsberg Group, and our products are sold in more than 150 markets. Find out more at www.carlsberggroup.com |
