Kirin
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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Kirin's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 392,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 389,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 189,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 amounted to about 581,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 353,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 353,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 212,000,000 kg CO2e. Kirin has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a base year of 2019. Near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Kirin has committed to achieving 100% renewable energy use by 2040 (RE100) for its Scope 2 emissions. The company’s long-term goals also include reducing total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2050 compared to 2019 levels. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Kirin's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 361,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 464,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,163,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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