Kirin
Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, commonly known as Kirin, is a prominent player in the beverage and food industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1907, Kirin has established itself as a leader in the production of beer, soft drinks, and dairy products, with significant operations across Asia, Oceania, and beyond. The company is renowned for its flagship Kirin Lager Beer, which has garnered international acclaim, alongside a diverse portfolio that includes non-alcoholic beverages and health-oriented products. Kirin's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in sustainable practices and product development. With over a century of experience, Kirin continues to shape the beverage landscape, blending tradition with modernity to meet evolving consumer preferences.
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Kirin's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 581,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 392,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 189,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. For the previous year, 2023, emissions were about 370,000,000 kg CO2e, with 248,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 122,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for 2024, but in 2022, these were reported at approximately 3,512,000,000 kg CO2e. Kirin has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, both compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve 100% renewable energy use by 2040 (RE100) for its Scope 2 emissions. These targets are part of Kirin's broader sustainability strategy, which includes a commitment to reduce total GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from 2019 levels. The company’s initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect its commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 361,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 464,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,163,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | - | - |
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