Kewpie Corp

Common Name
Kewpie
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
10,517
Ticker
2809
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kewpie Corporation is a well-established Japanese food company renowned for its production of mayonnaise and salad dressings. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Tokyo, Kewpie Corporation has made si...

Kewpie's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kewpie 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).

Kewpie has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Kewpie's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kewpie amounted to 162,400 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). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kewpie decreased by 2.64%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Kewpie's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-11%-2%-17%+4%-15%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kewpie's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kewpie were 54,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Kewpie reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kewpie's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 40.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kewpie's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Kewpie's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kewpie reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 107,900 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Kewpie reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kewpie's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 591.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kewpie's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kewpie 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Kewpie use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Kewpie reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Kewpie's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kewpie's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Kewpie reported 1,734,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Kewpie includes a breakdown across 10 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. a

Kewpie's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e-20%-6%+318%+21%+17%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kewpie's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Kewpie reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,734,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 94.12% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.88% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kewpie's Scope 3 emissions increased by 16.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kewpie disclose?

In 2024, Kewpie reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Kewpie's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Kewpie's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,337,000 tCO₂e (77.09%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 168,200 tCO₂e (9.7%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 72,500 tCO₂e (4.18%)

Kewpie's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(9.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(77.1%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(4.2%)

Insights into Kewpie’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Kewpie reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 54,500 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,202 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Kewpie's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00020,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201005005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TNIto EnYear: 2023Scope 1: 30,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,226Scope 1 Intensity: 9.30 tCO2e/$MItoham Yonekyu HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,927Scope 1 Intensity: 28.87 tCO2e/$MAjinomotoYear: 2024Scope 1: 675,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,504Scope 1 Intensity: 71.03 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,364Scope 1 Intensity: 22.89 tCO2e/$MYamazaki BakingYear: 2023Scope 1: 382,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,312Scope 1 Intensity: 45.96 tCO2e/$MNissin Foods HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,840Scope 1 Intensity: 59.30 tCO2e/$MNichireiYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,682Scope 1 Intensity: 18.37 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2022Scope 1: 89,356 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,963Scope 1 Intensity: 30.16 tCO2e/$MYakult HonshaYear: 2022Scope 1: 258,112 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,402Scope 1 Intensity: 75.87 tCO2e/$MNisshin Seifun GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 149,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,678Scope 1 Intensity: 26.24 tCO2e/$MPALTACYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,262 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,290Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MFuji OilYear: 2023Scope 1: 179,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,185Scope 1 Intensity: 42.94 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2023Scope 1: 90,642 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,589Scope 1 Intensity: 57.04 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,607Scope 1 Intensity: 50.77 tCO2e/$MH2O RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 12.44 tCO2e/$MPola Orbis HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,225Scope 1 Intensity: 1.80 tCO2e/$MPigeonYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,903 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MNNNoevir HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,483 tCO2eRevenue: $M 423Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MBlue Zones HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 19,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45Scope 1 Intensity: 431.09 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,300Scope 1 Intensity: 28.63 tCO2e/$MNissuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 213,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,490Scope 1 Intensity: 38.92 tCO2e/$MMorinaga Milk IndustryYear: 2023Scope 1: 188,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,946Scope 1 Intensity: 47.69 tCO2e/$MKewpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,202Scope 1 Intensity: 17.02 tCO2e/$M

How does Kewpie's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Kewpie reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 29.52 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Kewpie rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Kewpie ranked 7 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Kewpie is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Kewpie's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Kewpie reported a total carbon footprint of 1,896,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.83% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Kewpie's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.69%. a

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