Kewpie Corporation
Kewpie Corporation, a leading player in the food industry, is headquartered in Japan and has established a significant presence across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1919, Kewpie has evolved into a renowned manufacturer of mayonnaise, dressings, and a variety of processed foods, setting itself apart with its unique recipes and commitment to quality. The company is particularly famous for its Kewpie mayonnaise, which is celebrated for its rich flavour and creamy texture, making it a staple in both home kitchens and professional culinary settings. With a strong market position, Kewpie has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its product range to cater to diverse consumer preferences while maintaining a focus on innovation and sustainability.
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How does Kewpie Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kewpie Corporation's score of 35 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kewpie Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kewpie Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 51,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 82,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Japan. Globally, their emissions included approximately 54,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 107,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 1,734,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,337,000,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 168,200,000 kg CO2e). Kewpie has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor disclosed any formal climate pledges. Their emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Kewpie Corporation. The company continues to focus on sustainability practices, although specific reduction initiatives have not been detailed in the available data.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,100,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kewpie Corporation is not participating in any 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.
