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Suntory

Suntory Holdings Limited, commonly known as Suntory, is a leading Japanese beverage and food company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 1899, Suntory has established itself as a prominent player in the global beverage industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes premium spirits, soft drinks, and health foods. Suntory's unique offerings, such as its award-winning whiskies and innovative non-alcoholic beverages, set it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Suntory has achieved notable milestones, including the acquisition of Beam Inc. in 2014, which enhanced its position in the global spirits market. Today, Suntory is celebrated not only for its exceptional products but also for its dedication to environmental stewardship and community engagement.

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42

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

Suntory's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Suntory's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Suntory reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,394,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with 564,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 208,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 6,794,000,000 kg CO2e. Suntory has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline, while also targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedbacks, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Suntory's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
241,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
221,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
4,065,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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-
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Suntory'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. Suntory is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Suntory 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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