Yakult Honsha
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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Yakult Honsha's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yakult Honsha reported total greenhouse gas 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 other categories such as capital goods and employee commute. Yakult Honsha has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage processing sector. Furthermore, Yakult aims to achieve a 10% reduction in GHG emissions in Japan (Scope 1 and 2) by the end of fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2018 levels. The company is also committed to no deforestation across its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Overall, Yakult Honsha's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 303,029,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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