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Suntory Beer Limited

Suntory Beer Limited, a prominent player in the global beverage industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1899, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and quality, establishing itself as a leader in the brewing sector. Suntory is renowned for its diverse range of beers, including the popular Premium Malt's and the refreshing All-Free, which stands out for its alcohol-free offering. The company’s commitment to craftsmanship and unique brewing techniques has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its market position. With a focus on sustainability and quality, Suntory Beer Limited continues to thrive, making significant contributions to the global beer landscape.

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63

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Suntory Beer Limited's score of 63 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Suntory Beer Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Suntory Beer Limited reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in Japan, totalling approximately 215,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 37,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 253,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. This reflects a decrease from 2022, when emissions were approximately 233,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 58,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 292,000,000 kg CO2e. Suntory has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% from 2019 levels by the year 2030. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Additionally, Suntory plans to install a 16-megawatt Power-to-Gas (P2G) system at its Minami Alps Hakushu Water Plant and Hakushu Distillery by 2025, which is expected to contribute to its emissions reduction goals. Overall, Suntory Beer Limited is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while committing to long-term sustainability initiatives.

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Scope 1
590,000,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
424,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Suntory Beer Limited is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Suntory Beer Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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