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In some of our comments, we may ask you to provide us with information so we may better understand your disclosure. Please respond to these comments within ten business days by providing the requested information or advise us as soon as possible when you will respond. If you do not believe our comments apply to your facts and circumstances, please tell us why in your response. After reviewing your response to these comments, we may have additional comments. Annual Report on Form 10-K General 1. We note that you provided more expansive disclosure in your CSR report than you provided in your SEC filings. Please advise us what consideration you gave to providing the same type of climate-related disclosure in your SEC filings as you provided in your CSR report. 2. Your CSR report and filing refer to certain climate-related projects. If material, please quantify past and/or future capital expenditures for climate-related projects. 3. To the extent applicable and if material, provide disclosure about any purchase or sale of carbon credits or offsets and any material effects on your business, financial condition, and results of operations. Hilton Schlosberg FirstName LastNameHilton Schlosberg Monster Beverage Corporation Comapany 21, September NameMonster 2021 Beverage Corporation September Page 2 21, 2021 Page 2 FirstName LastName We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Jennifer Angelini at 202-551-3047 or Sergio Chinos at 202-551-7844 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Manufacturing