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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In 2024, Asahi Breweries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 633,000,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 463,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 170,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In Japan, the company disclosed emissions of about 293,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with a significant Scope 3 total of approximately 8,315,000,000 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 value chain by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage sector. The company’s near-term targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction by 2040. Asahi Breweries is also focused on reducing Scope 3 emissions, with a target of 90% reduction by 2040. These initiatives underscore Asahi's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.
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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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