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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Kewpie Corporation's score of 36 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kewpie Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kewpie Corporation, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,485,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 53,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 85,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,346,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. In 2022, Kewpie's emissions were about 1,229,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 63,600,000 kg CO2e and 93,600,000 kg CO2e, respectively. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Kewpie's emissions intensity has varied over the years, with a notable decrease in emissions per unit of revenue, reflecting efforts to improve operational efficiency. However, the lack of formal reduction targets suggests that Kewpie may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with global sustainability goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 82,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 127,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kewpie Corporation is not committed to any 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.
