A user-friendly carbon footprint calculator for single malt Scotch whisky production with a simulated case study
シングルモルトスコッチウイスキー生産のためのユーザーフレンドリーなカーボンフットプリント計算機と模擬ケーススタディ (AI 翻訳)
Shiwen Zhuang, Yeqi Huang, Annie Hill, Luo Mai
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日本語
スコッチウイスキー産業のネットゼロ目標達成に向け、シングルモルトウイスキー生産におけるカーボンフットプリント計算機を開発。蒸留所、熟成倉庫、瓶詰め施設を対象に、Scope 1,2,3排出量を算定。模擬蒸留所のケーススタディでは、70cLボトルあたり2.83kg CO₂eと算出され、Scope 3が77%を占めた。業界標準の炭素会計手法への貢献が期待される。
English
To support the Scotch whisky industry's net-zero target, a user-friendly carbon footprint calculator for single malt whisky production was developed. It covers distillery, maturation warehouse, and bottling hall, accounting for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. A simulated case study calculated 2.83 kg CO₂e per 70 cL bottle, with Scope 3 contributing 77%. The tool aims to standardize carbon accounting for whisky and other spirits.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本ではウイスキー生産が拡大しており、本計算機の手法は日本の蒸留所にも応用可能。Scope 3の可視化はサプライチェーン全体の排出削減に有用で、SSBJや有報での開示強化にも寄与する。
In the global GX context
This paper provides a practical carbon accounting tool for a specific industry, demonstrating Scope 3 measurement in a supply chain. It aligns with global disclosure frameworks (TCFD, ISSB) by offering a replicable methodology for product-level carbon footprints, relevant for transition finance and corporate sustainability reporting.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides a methodology for product-level carbon accounting in the beverage industry, with detailed Scope 3 breakdown.
🏢実務担当者:Offers a ready-to-use calculator for distilleries to measure and reduce carbon emissions, especially for Scope 3 supply chain.
🏛政策担当者:Demonstrates a sector-specific carbon accounting approach that could inform industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
📄 Abstract（原文）
Why was the work done: The Scotch whisky industry is committed to cutting carbon emissions to net zero by 2040. A consistent and accurate measurement of carbon emissions across the industry would enable distillers and their stakeholders to make informed decisions on sustainability. Accordingly, this work presents a user friendly carbon footprint calculator. How was the work done: Focusing on single malt Scotch whisky, the study defined the scope of the calculator and applied UK government carbon accounting methods. A web-based calculator was developed (https://www.ai4whisky.com) and evaluated using data from a simulated distillery producing 3,000 litres of pure alcohol (LPA) in a batch process. What are the main findings: The calculator considers the distillery, maturation warehouse and bottling hall, accounting for raw materials and their transportation, energy consumption, product transportation and waste disposal within each facility. The case study calculated a carbon footprint of 2.83 kg CO₂e per 70 cL bottle of whisky. Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions accounted for respectively, 15, 8, and 77% of the total. The calculator also visualised emissions by facility and highlighted key contributors to the overall footprint. Why is the work important: The work addresses the challenges of achieving a consistent and accurate carbon footprint for whisky products. The calculator can be adopted by distillers, especially those without access to bespoke carbon accounting tools, or with limited data on the specific footprint of their supply chain. Furthermore, it can pave the way for a global standard method for carbon accounting in the Scotch whisky industry and for other distilled spirits.
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