Yakult Honsha Co Ltd
Yakult Honsha's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 13 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yakult Honsha amounted to 385,484 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 Yakult Honsha increased by 1.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Yakult Honsha's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yakult Honsha's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yakult Honsha were 233,355 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yakult Honsha's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Yakult Honsha's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 152,129 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Yakult Honsha reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yakult Honsha's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Yakult Honsha's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Yakult Honsha use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Yakult Honsha's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Yakult Honsha's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported 1,393,241 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 Yakult Honsha includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 12 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,393,241 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 85.93% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.07% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Yakult Honsha reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 327.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Yakult Honsha's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Yakult Honsha disclose?
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported emissions for 13 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 Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 997,147 tCO₂e (71.57%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 92,948 tCO₂e (6.67%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 66,455 tCO₂e (4.77%)
Yakult Honsha's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Yakult Honsha’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 233,355 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,322 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 70.25 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Yakult Honsha's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Yakult Honsha's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 70.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.99, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Yakult Honsha rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Yakult Honsha ranked 22 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Yakult Honsha among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Yakult Honsha's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Yakult Honsha reported a total carbon footprint of 1,778,725 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.98% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Yakult Honsha's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.12%.a