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
Asahi Breweries, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,028,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, with a breakdown of 476,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 184,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,028,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Asahi plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its breweries by 2030. For long-term goals, Asahi Breweries has committed to a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 72% by 2040 and has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Asahi's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 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 | 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 |
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