Kikkoman Corp
Kikkoman's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kikkoman amounted to 149,600 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 Kikkoman decreased by 9.66%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kikkoman were 99,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kikkoman reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kikkoman's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kikkoman's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kikkoman's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kikkoman reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 49,700 tCO₂e 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 57.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kikkoman's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 14.16% in 2024, 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 2024, 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 2024, Kikkoman reported 2,943,800 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 Kikkoman includes a breakdown across 15 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
Kikkoman's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kikkoman's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kikkoman reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,943,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.88% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.12% 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 emissions have increased by 37.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kikkoman's Scope 3 emissions increased by 16.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kikkoman disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Kikkoman's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,195,600 tCO₂e (74.59%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 436,700 tCO₂e (14.84%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 136,500 tCO₂e (4.64%)
Kikkoman's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kikkoman's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kikkoman reported a total carbon footprint of 3,093,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.67% increase compared to 2023, 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 95.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.23%. a