Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., commonly known as Yakult, is a leading Japanese probiotic beverage manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1935, the company has established a strong presence in the global health and wellness industry, with operations spanning across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Yakult is renowned for its flagship product, Yakult probiotic drink, which contains the unique strain of beneficial bacteria, Lactobacillus casei Shirota. This innovative product is designed to promote gut health and overall well-being, setting Yakult apart in a competitive market. Over the decades, Yakult has achieved significant milestones, including extensive research in microbiology and a commitment to quality that has earned it a trusted reputation worldwide. With a robust market position, Yakult continues to lead in the probiotic sector, contributing to health education and promoting the benefits of probiotics globally.
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In 2023, Yakult Honsha reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,871,975,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 230,278,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 151,027,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,490,669,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,030,458,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 99,366,000 kg CO2e). Yakult Honsha has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Japan. By the end of fiscal 2024, the company aims to achieve a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to fiscal 2018 levels. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The company has not yet committed to net-zero emissions but is actively engaged in climate initiatives, as indicated by its participation in various sustainability frameworks. Yakult Honsha's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 20,432,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 34,751,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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