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.
+56 vs industry average
Kirin’s score of 86 is higher than 92% 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 48% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kirin's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising 375,414,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 190,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Kirin is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target of reducing total emissions by 90% from 2019 levels. Kirin's climate strategy includes a commitment to 100% renewable energy use for Scope 2 emissions by 2040, aligning with the RE100 initiative. The company has also established a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, with a focus on sustainable practices across its operations. These targets are part of Kirin's broader commitment to environmental sustainability and are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. Overall, Kirin Holdings is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while enhancing its sustainability practices across its global operations.
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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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