Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, commonly known as Kirin, is a prominent Japanese beverage corporation headquartered in Japan. Established in 1907, the company has a long-standing history in the industry, evolving into a leading player in the global beverages sector. Kirin’s core business encompasses the production of beer, soft drinks, and other non-alcoholic beverages, with a reputation for quality and innovation.
Operating across Asia and beyond, Kirin has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its market presence. Its flagship products, particularly its beer offerings, are recognised for their distinctive taste and craftsmanship. As a key industry player, Kirin continues to set standards in the beverage market through its commitment to excellence and sustainable growth.
+57 vs industry average
Kirin’s score of 87 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kirin's reported carbon emissions
Kirin Holdings, a Japanese beverage company, reported total emissions of approximately 4.66 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure is comprised of approximately 392.26 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, and approximately 188.93 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 4.08 billion kg CO2e.
Kirin Holdings has established ambitious climate commitments. By 2050, the company aims to halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 1990 levels. Furthermore, Kirin Holdings is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. To support these long-term goals, Kirin Holdings has set near-term targets, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30%, both compared to a 2019 baseline.
In addition to these GHG reduction targets, Kirin Holdings has a commitment to utilise 100% renewable energy by 2040.
The company's sustainability reporting covers emissions data for its operations globally. Kirin Holdings' climate commitments and emissions data are not cascaded from a parent organisation, as it operates independently.
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Kirin’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2050
50% reduction in all scopes
By 2050, cut GHG emissions in half compared to 1990
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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