Kirin Holdings Co Ltd
Kirin Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kirin 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).
Kirin Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kirin Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kirin Holdings amounted to 581,190 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 Kirin Holdings increased by 2.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Kirin Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kirin Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kirin Holdings were 392,258 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kirin Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kirin Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 4.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kirin Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Kirin Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kirin Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 188,932 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Kirin Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kirin Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 56.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kirin Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.88% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Kirin Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kirin Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Kirin Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kirin Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kirin Holdings reported 4,076,699 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 Kirin Holdings includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 3 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Kirin Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kirin Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kirin Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,076,699 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.65% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.35% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kirin Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kirin Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kirin Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kirin Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kirin Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Kirin Holdings 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 Kirin Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kirin Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,891,246 tCO₂e (70.92%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 466,804 tCO₂e (11.45%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 273,607 tCO₂e (6.71%)
Kirin Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kirin Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kirin Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 392,258 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,895 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 26.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kirin Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kirin Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kirin Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 26.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.24 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kirin Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kirin Holdings ranked 12 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kirin Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kirin Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kirin Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 4,657,889 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.19% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Kirin Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.42%. a