Yakult Honsha Sustainability Profile
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 major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,030,458,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 99,366,000 kg CO2e). 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 are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Yakult has committed to reducing GHG emissions in Japan (Scope 1 and 2) by 10% by the end of fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2018 levels. The company also aims for a 27.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, relative to 2019 levels. In a long-term vision, Yakult has announced plans to achieve carbon neutrality in three key areas—manufacturing, mobility products (electrification), and energy use—by 2035. These initiatives reflect Yakult Honsha's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 285% last year and increased by approximately 392% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Yakult Honsha's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Yakult Honsha has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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