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Sapporo Holdings

Sapporo Holdings Limited, commonly known as Sapporo, is a prominent Japanese beverage and food company headquartered in Sapporo, Japan. Established in 1876, Sapporo has evolved into a key player in the brewing industry, renowned for its high-quality beers, including the iconic Sapporo Lager. The company operates primarily in Japan and has expanded its reach to international markets, solidifying its position as a global brand. Sapporo Holdings is not only involved in brewing but also engages in the production of soft drinks, food products, and real estate. Its commitment to innovation and quality has earned it numerous accolades, making it a respected name in the industry. With a rich heritage and a focus on sustainability, Sapporo continues to thrive, maintaining a strong market presence and a loyal customer base.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sapporo Holdings's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

27

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Sapporo Holdings's score of 27 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sapporo Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sapporo Holdings reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 175,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside about 1,105,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, Sapporo Holdings is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, Agriculture, and Goods) emissions by 31% within the same timeframe. The company also pledges to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
492,490,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
379,792,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
53,370,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sapporo Holdings's primary industry is Beverages, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Sapporo Holdings is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sapporo Holdings 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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