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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Yakult Honsha's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Yakult Honsha's score of 32 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
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. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although it has not set a net-zero target. In previous years, Yakult's emissions have fluctuated. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 438,868,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for 426,431,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively disclosing its emissions data, particularly for Scope 1, 2, and 3, which reflects a growing transparency in its climate commitments. Yakult Honsha is committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company operates within the food and beverage processing sector and is based in Japan. As it continues to navigate its climate strategy, Yakult's focus on emissions reduction will be crucial in addressing its environmental impact.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Yakult Honsha is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
