Yakult Honsha Co Ltd

Common Name
Yakult Honsha
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Employees
29,254
Ticker
2267
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation that primarily focuses on the production and sale of probiotic beverages, most notably under the "Yakult" brand. The primary function of...

Yakult Honsha's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2022, Yakult Honsha 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).

Yakult Honsha has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Yakult Honsha's Operational Emissions

In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yakult Honsha amounted to 426,433 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).

Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yakult Honsha increased by ∞%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Yakult Honsha's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yakult Honsha's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yakult Honsha were 258,112 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

What are Yakult Honsha's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2022, Yakult Honsha reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 168,321 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

What methodology does Yakult Honsha use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2022, Yakult Honsha reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Yakult Honsha's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Yakult Honsha's Value Chain Emissions

In 2022, Yakult Honsha reported 416,697 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2022 disclosure of Yakult Honsha includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120220150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+28%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, Yakult Honsha reported total Scope 3 emissions of 416,697 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 91.67% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.33% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Compared to the previous year (2021), Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions increased by 27.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Yakult Honsha disclose?

In 2022, Yakult Honsha reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

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

In 2022, the largest contributors to Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 338,394 tCOâ‚‚e (81.21%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 28,455 tCOâ‚‚e (6.83%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 18,761 tCOâ‚‚e (4.5%)

Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(6.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(81.2%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(4.5%)

Insights into Yakult Honsha's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2022, Yakult Honsha reported a total carbon footprint of 843,130 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 158.85% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Yakult Honsha's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 49.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 30.61%.

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