Kagome Sustainability Profile
Kagome Co., Ltd., commonly known as Kagome, is a leading Japanese company headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Established in 1899, Kagome has evolved into a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, specialising in tomato-based products, sauces, and health-oriented foods. With a strong operational presence across Asia, North America, and Europe, the company has made significant strides in sustainability and innovation. Kagome is renowned for its high-quality tomato products, including juices, pastes, and sauces, which are distinguished by their rich flavour and nutritional benefits. The company has achieved notable market recognition, being a top producer of tomato products in Japan. With a commitment to quality and health, Kagome continues to lead the way in the food sector, focusing on both consumer satisfaction and environmental responsibility.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kagome's score of 58 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kagome's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kagome Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,235,430,000 kg CO2e, comprising 90,642,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 32,901,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43.1% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Kagome is targeting a 13% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage processing sector. For the Japanese market, Kagome reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 58,615,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate action, with a clear strategy to achieve significant reductions in its carbon footprint by 2030.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 94,949,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,574,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,315,239,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Kagome's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Kagome's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 854064% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Kagome's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Kagome has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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