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.
+5 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 48% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Yakult Honsha's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.78 billion kg CO2e, with a significant portion of these emissions, about 1.39 billion kg CO2e, classified under Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Additionally, Yakult Honsha is targeting a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company has also committed to achieving carbon neutrality in three key areas—manufacturing, mobility products (electrification), and energy use—by 2035. Furthermore, Yakult Honsha has pledged to eliminate deforestation across its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to sustainable practices in the food and beverage processing sector.
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Yakult Honsha’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2035
2035 年までに「モノづくり」「モビリティ製品（電動化）」「エネルギー利用」の 3 領域でカーボンニュートラルを目指す…
2035 年までに「モノづくり」「モビリティ製品（電動化）」「エネルギー利用」の 3 領域でカーボンニュートラルを目指すと公表した。
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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