Suntory Beverage Slashes Carbon Emissions 20% Since 2019

The company behind Lucozade, Ribena, Orangina, and Schweppes just delivered some of the best environmental news the beverage industry has seen in years.

Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE) announced a 20% reduction in its total carbon footprint compared to 2019 levels. That includes a 22% drop in emissions from its own factories and facilities, plus a 20% cut across its entire supply chain from farms to store shelves.

The wins go beyond carbon. SBFE increased recycled plastic content across all its bottles to 53%, beating its 2025 target of 50%. Schweppes bottles now use 100% recycled plastic, keeping thousands of tons of new plastic out of production.

The company also tackled sugar without sacrificing taste. SBFE reduced added sugar across its drinks by 33% since 2015, with some brands like Oasis Tropical in France now containing 44% less sugar than the original recipe.

The Ripple Effect

These changes matter because SBFE operates across Europe, touching millions of consumers daily. When a company this size shifts to recycled plastic and lower emissions, it creates market demand that helps smaller companies follow suit.

The beverage maker conducted its first nature assessment to understand how its operations affect ecosystems and biodiversity. This kind of environmental accounting helps companies spot problems before they become crises.

SBFE employees contributed too, volunteering over 4,500 hours across Europe and helping donate more than €1.17 million to charitable causes during the year.

CEO Pierre Decroix acknowledged that sustainability work gets harder each year, not easier. "Progress is rarely linear, but our Growing for Good mindset continues to guide how we build long-term value for society and for our business," he said.

The company is pushing forward with ambitious 2030 goals: reducing total sugar by 40% and ensuring two-thirds of its drinks contain less than 5 grams of sugar per 100 milliliters. That's about one teaspoon per half cup.

These results show that major corporations can deliver real environmental progress while staying profitable and keeping customers happy.