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 8,315,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 463,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 170,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of approximately 8,315,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions tracking across all scopes. The company 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, Asahi Breweries is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its 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. Asahi Breweries is actively working towards these goals, with interim targets to reduce emissions by 40% in Scope 1 and 2 by 2025. The company is also focused on sustainable practices, including a commitment to no deforestation in its supply chain by 2025. These initiatives reflect Asahi Breweries's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with global sustainability efforts.
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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 | - | - | - | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Asahi Breweries is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.