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Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., commonly known as Yakult, is a leading player in the beverages industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1935, the company has established itself as a pioneer in probiotic drinks, primarily known for its flagship product, Yakult, a fermented milk beverage that promotes gut health.
With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Yakult has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its products in over 40 countries. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to unique formulations that distinguish its offerings in the competitive beverage market. Renowned for its focus on health and wellness, Yakult continues to maintain a prominent market position, celebrated for its contributions to digestive health and overall well-being.
31
DitchCarbon score
+3 vs industry average
Yakult Honsha’s score of 31 is higher than 51% 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
High
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.374
20182025
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Yakult Honsha's reported carbon emissions
Yakult Honsha, a Beverages company headquartered in JP, reported its Scope 3 emissions for 2024 as approximately 1.39 billion kg CO2e (1,393,241,000 kg CO2e).
Yakult Honsha has committed to several climate targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2022 as a base year. Additionally, Yakult Honsha commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe (fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2030). These near-term targets are classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company also has a commitment to reduce total FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) Scope 1 and 3 GHG emissions by 31% from 2022 by 2030 and to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025.
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Yakult Honsha’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
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2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
Insufficient data42%
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe.
Insufficient data25%
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Climate initiatives
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