Asahi Group Holdings Ltd

Common Name
Asahi Group Holdings
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Brewers
Employees
28,173
Ticker
2502
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. is a prominent player in the beverage and food industry, primarily known for its production and distribution of beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food products. Founded in Jap...

Asahi Group Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Asahi Group Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Asahi Group Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Insights into Asahi Group Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Asahi Group Holdings amounted to 633,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Asahi Group Holdings decreased by 4.09%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+6%-6%+7%0%-3%-3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Asahi Group Holdings were 463,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Asahi Group Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Asahi Group Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Asahi Group Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 170,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.

Has Asahi Group Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Asahi Group Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Asahi Group Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Asahi Group Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.

Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Asahi Group Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Asahi Group Holdings reported 8,351,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of Asahi Group Holdings includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202402.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+202%-5%+8%+3%-7%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Asahi Group Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,351,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 85.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Asahi Group Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 188.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Asahi Group Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Asahi Group Holdings disclose?

In 2024, Asahi Group Holdings reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,640,000 tCOâ‚‚e (50.34%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 748,000 tCOâ‚‚e (22.96%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 471,000 tCOâ‚‚e (14.46%)

Asahi Group Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(14.5%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(50.3%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(23.0%)

Insights into Asahi Group Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Asahi Group Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 8,984,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.92% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Asahi Group Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.15%.

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