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Kikkoman Corp
Kikkoman's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Kikkoman 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).
Kikkoman has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kikkoman's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKikkoman amounted to144,500metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kikkomandecreased by 3.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Kikkoman's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kikkoman's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kikkoman were 102,400 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Kikkoman reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kikkoman's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.22%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), Kikkoman's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Kikkoman's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Kikkoman reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 42,100 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Kikkoman reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kikkoman's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 63.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), Kikkoman's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 15.29% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Kikkoman use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Kikkoman reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Kikkoman's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kikkoman's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Kikkoman reported 2,452,700 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Kikkoman includes a breakdown across 15of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Kikkoman's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kikkoman's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Kikkoman reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,452,700 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 95.63%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.37%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Kikkoman reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kikkoman's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 14.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Kikkoman's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kikkoman's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kikkoman disclose?
In 2025, Kikkoman reported emissions for 15 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 Kikkoman's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Kikkoman's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,752,900 tCOâ‚‚e(71.47%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 360,700 tCOâ‚‚e(14.71%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 147,000 tCOâ‚‚e(5.99%)
Kikkoman's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kikkoman’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Kikkoman reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 102,400 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,728 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 21.66 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Kikkoman's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kikkoman's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Kikkoman reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 21.66 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 29.51, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kikkoman rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Kikkoman ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Kikkoman is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Kikkoman's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Kikkoman reported a total carbon footprint of 2,597,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.02% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Kikkoman's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.94%.a