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Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.

Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd., commonly known as Glico, is a prominent Japanese confectionery and food company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 1922, Glico has established itself as a leader in the snack food industry, particularly in Asia, with a strong presence in markets such as Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the iconic Pocky chocolate-covered biscuit sticks and a variety of dairy and frozen desserts. Glico's commitment to quality and unique flavour combinations has set it apart in a competitive market. Over the years, Glico has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product range and enhancing its global distribution network, solidifying its position as a trusted brand in the confectionery sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.'s score of 15 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. reported a CO2 emissions intensity of approximately 0.000542 kg CO2e per JPY of revenue. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific total emissions data for the year is not disclosed. Ezaki Glico has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2 and fluorocarbon gases, by 2050. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and will be achieved through strategies such as transitioning to renewable energy, enhancing efficiency with cogeneration systems, and replacing refrigeration systems. The company's emissions intensity has shown a gradual decrease over the years, with a reported intensity of about 0.000509 kg CO2e per JPY in 2022 and 0.0005 kg CO2e per JPY in 2021. These figures indicate a positive trend towards reducing emissions relative to revenue, aligning with their long-term sustainability goals. Ezaki Glico's commitment to climate action reflects a proactive approach within the food industry, focusing on sustainable practices to mitigate climate change impacts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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