Kagome
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 12 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kagome's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kagome Co., Ltd. reported a total of approximately 58,615,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions decreasing from about 60,229,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Over the years, Kagome has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction from about 81,952,000 kg CO2e in 2005 to the latest figure. Kagome has set ambitious climate targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 13% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Kagome's proactive approach to emissions reduction reflects its dedication to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector in Japan.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 143,524,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,315,239,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kagome is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
