- Reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions (from suppliers)
- Increasing the use of recycled materials in packaging
- Establishing a strong supplier diversity program
- Decreased availability of waste glass for use in manufacturing
- Combating harmful drinking
Suntory Global Spirits
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Suntory Global Spirits disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 908.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3). By scope: Scope 1: 207.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e; Scope 3: 700.9K tCO2e. 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
908.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3)
2023
Water Usage
5.4M m3
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 207.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 700.9K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 908.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3) |
| 2022 | 935 ktCO2e (Scope 1, 2, and 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 48% less water used in operations since 2015
- 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions since 2019
- 27,510 trees planted in 2023; 435,051 trees planted since 2019
- 89.6% of packaging designed for recycling (target 100% by 2030)
- Regenerative agricultural practices used on more than 17% of land used to produce crops
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water usage rate by 50% per unit produced by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030
- Achieve 50% women in leadership positions globally by 2030
- Build a US workforce reflecting the diversity of communities by 2030
- Achieve an industry standard of 10% of spending with diverse suppliers by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Replenish more water than used in direct operations in high-risk watersheds by 2040
- Protect and improve watershed sustainability through Natural Water Sanctuary initiatives by 2040
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions throughout the value chain by 2040
- 100% recyclable packaging by 2030
- 100% rPET or bio-based materials in PET bottles by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
WaterClimateForest and FieldPackagingConsumer InformationResponsible DrinkingDiversity, Equity and InclusionCommunity EngagementSupplier DiversityHealth and SafetyHuman Rights