- Decline in yields of major agricultural products due to climate change.
- Disruptions to operations owing to floods and droughts.
- Negative impact of PET bottles on natural capital.
- Increase in energy costs due to carbon pricing.
- Concerns surrounding the destruction of forests.
Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.9K ktCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 361.479 ktCO2e/year; Scope 2: 304.173 ktCO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.2K ktCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.9K ktCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
27%
of total energy
Waste
153 tons/year (Japan)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 361.479 ktCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 304.173 ktCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.2K ktCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.9K ktCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by -18% (Scope 1+2) and -1% (Scope 3) compared to 2019.
- Increased ratio of renewable energy in plant purchased electric power to 27%.
- Achieved 100% use of FSC-certified paper in paper containers and office paper for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages businesses in Japan.
- Increased ratio of recycled resin for PET bottles to 8.3%.
- Reduced food waste by -92% compared with 2015 levels.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption rate to 2.4 kl/kl by 2025.
- Reduce water use volumes by -40% compared with 2019 levels by 2030.
- Reduce water use volumes by -32% compared with 2015 levels by 2030.
- Increase ratio of recycled resin for PET bottles to 50% by 2027.
- Reduce GHG emissions by -50% (Scope 1+2) and -30% (Scope 3) compared to 2019 levels by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy in plant purchased electric power by 2040.
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable use of biological resourcesSustainable use of water resourcesSustainable recycling of containers and packagingOvercoming climate change