Ito En
Ito En, officially known as Ito En, Ltd., is a leading Japanese beverage company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1966, Ito En has made significant strides in the tea industry, particularly in the production of green tea and ready-to-drink beverages. The company operates primarily in Japan, with a growing presence in international markets. Renowned for its premium quality products, Ito En offers a diverse range of beverages, including bottled green tea, herbal teas, and matcha. What sets Ito En apart is its commitment to using high-quality, natural ingredients and innovative brewing techniques, ensuring a rich flavour profile and health benefits. As a market leader, Ito En has received numerous accolades for its sustainability efforts and product excellence, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the beverage industry.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Ito En's score of 31 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ito En's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ito En reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,487,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 30,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 29,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,427,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This marked a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,495,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of its total emissions. Although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, Ito En is classified as "Committed" to near-term targets as of November 2024, indicating an intention to address its climate impact actively. Over the years, Ito En's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions peaking at approximately 1,552,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has been transparent in its reporting, disclosing emissions data across all three scopes, which is essential for understanding its overall environmental impact. As a player in the food and beverage processing sector, Ito En's climate commitments are crucial in the context of increasing industry scrutiny regarding sustainability practices. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target, but its ongoing efforts to engage with climate initiatives reflect a growing awareness of the need for corporate responsibility in addressing climate change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 883,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ito En is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
