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, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 8,315,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, alongside 278,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 14,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 293,000,000 kg CO2e. Asahi Breweries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 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 greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This includes a long-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040. The company’s near-term targets are classified under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C pathway, reflecting its commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Asahi Breweries is also focused on sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025. Overall, Asahi Breweries is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and sustainability goals, aligning with global climate action efforts.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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