Kikkoman

Kikkoman, a Japanese food products company, reported its Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2025 as approximately 144,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a reduction from 150,000,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 166,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023.

For 2018, Kikkoman's total reported emissions were 2,010,000,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 112,800,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 116,900,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling 1,770,000,000 kg CO2e. Major contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2018 were purchased goods and services at 1,569,000,000 kg CO2e and upstream transportation and distribution at 322,400,000 kg CO2e.

Kikkoman has set ambitious climate commitments, including targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In the near term, Kikkoman is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by fiscal year 2031, using a fiscal year 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets reflect Kikkoman's dedication to aligning with a 1.5°C warming scenario.