Suntory Holdings Limited
Suntory Holdings Limited, a prominent player in the global beverage industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1899, Suntory has established itself as a leader in the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including whisky, beer, soft drinks, and bottled water. Renowned for its innovative approach, Suntory is celebrated for its premium spirits, particularly its award-winning Japanese whisky, which has garnered international acclaim. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements including the acquisition of Beam Inc. in 2014, enhancing its global footprint. With a diverse portfolio and a focus on craftsmanship, Suntory continues to shape the beverage landscape while upholding its rich heritage.
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Suntory Holdings Limited'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.
Suntory Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Suntory Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 253,000,000 kg CO2e in Japan, comprising about 215,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 37,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. On a global scale, the company emitted around 772,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 564,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 208,000,000 kg CO2e. Suntory has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) within the same timeframe. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to support global efforts in limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Suntory's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 590,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 424,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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