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 carbon emissions of approximately 1,871,975,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 230,278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 151,027,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,490,669,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of activities including purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and waste management. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with near-term targets already established. However, it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Yakult Honsha's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with a notable increase in total emissions from 2022, where they reported approximately 438,868,000 kg CO2e. Yakult's emissions per production unit have also been tracked, with a reported value of 0.063 kg CO2e per unit in 2023. The company operates within the food and beverage processing sector and is based in Japan, where it continues to explore strategies for emissions reduction and sustainability.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 58,717,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 38,781,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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