Asahi Breweries
Asahi Breweries, Ltd., a prominent player in the global beverage industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1889, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of beer, soft drinks, and other alcoholic beverages, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Renowned for its flagship product, Asahi Super Dry, the brewery has consistently innovated to meet evolving consumer tastes, setting benchmarks in quality and flavour. Over the years, Asahi has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its portfolio and market reach. With a commitment to excellence, Asahi Breweries continues to thrive, holding a notable position in the competitive landscape of the beverage industry, recognised for its dedication to sustainability and quality craftsmanship.
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Asahi Breweries's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Asahi Breweries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,315,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 463,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 170,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions constituting the majority at approximately 8,315,000,000 kg CO2e. In Japan, the company disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling about 215,000,000 kg CO2e. Asahi Breweries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The company also aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040. Furthermore, Asahi Breweries has committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives demonstrate Asahi Breweries's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the beverage industry.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Asahi Breweries is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
