Kikkoman Corp

Common Name
Kikkoman
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
7,645
Ticker
2801
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kikkoman Corporation is a global leader in the production of soy sauce and operates as a diversified food company. Founded in Japan in 1917, Kikkoman is renowned for its signature soy sauce, a staple ...

Kikkoman's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Kikkoman has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 3 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Kikkoman ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2025
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2031
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2031

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Insights into Kikkoman's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Kikkoman has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does Kikkoman have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Kikkoman has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Kikkoman's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 50.4% by 2031, compared to a baseline of 230,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.

As of 2024, Kikkoman is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 69.01% of the planned reduction.

Kikkoman's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

201920242031060 k120 k180 k240 kBaselineCurrent (-35%)Target 2031 (-50%)

Does Kikkoman have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2024, Kikkoman has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

Kikkoman's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2031, compared to a baseline of 2,142,800 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.

Instead of reducing value chain emissions, Kikkoman has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2019 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.

Kikkoman's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

2019202420310750 k1.5 M2.25 M3 MBaselineCurrent (+37%)Target 2031 (-30%)
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