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Beverage Manufacturing
JP
updated 7 days ago

Kirin

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Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, commonly known as Kirin, is a prominent player in the beverage and food industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1907, Kirin has established itself as a leader in the production of beer, soft drinks, and dairy products, with significant operations across Asia, Oceania, and beyond. The company is renowned for its flagship Kirin Lager Beer, which has garnered international acclaim, alongside a diverse portfolio that includes non-alcoholic beverages and health-oriented products. Kirin's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in sustainable practices and product development. With over a century of experience, Kirin continues to shape the beverage landscape, blending tradition with modernity to meet evolving consumer preferences.

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87

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Kirin's score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kirin's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,076,699,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 392,258,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 188,932,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 4,076,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 581,190,000 kg CO2e. Kirin has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a base year of 2019. Near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Kirin has committed to achieving 100% renewable energy use by 2040 for its Scope 2 emissions. The company has also inherited data from its parent organization, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, which is reflected in its sustainability targets and emissions reporting. Kirin's long-term goal includes reducing total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2050 compared to 2019 levels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Kirin's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
361,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
464,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kirin's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kirin is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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