- Climate change impacts on production sites (flooding, strong winds, high tides, forest fires)
- Climate change impacts on raw material procurement (soybeans and wheat)
- Potential increase in production costs due to carbon taxation
Kikkoman Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 (April 1, 2020–March 31, 2021) reporting, Kikkoman Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 170.0K t-CO2. By scope: Scope 1: 9.1K t-CO2; Scope 2: 7.9K t-CO2. 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
170.0K t-CO2
2021 (April 1, 2020–March 31, 2021)
Water Usage
7.9M m3
2021 (April 1, 2020–March 31, 2021)
Waste
41.0K tons
2021 (April 1, 2020–March 31, 2021)
Energy Use
162.4M kWh (electric power) + 4025 kℓ (Grade A fuel oil) + 36916000 m3 (utility gas)
2021 (April 1, 2020–March 31, 2021)
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021 (April 1, 2020–March 31, 2021))
| 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). | 9.1K t-CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.9K t-CO2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 (April 1, 2020–March 31, 2021) | 170.0K t-CO2 |
| 2019 | 174.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 3.9% from FY2019
- Reduced water consumption per unit of production to 8.33 m3/t (18.6% reduction from FY2012)
- Achieved 99.4% resource recycling rate at domestic and major overseas manufacturing divisions
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase percentage of female managers to 10% by 2025
- Reduce CO2 emissions by more than 30% compared with FY2019 by FY2031
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by more than 30% compared with 2018 by 2030
- Reduce water consumption (per unit of production) by more than 30% compared with 2011 by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Global EnvironmentFood and HealthPeople and Society