アサヒグループホールディングス株式会社 (Asahi Group Holdings, Inc.)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Plastic Waste Reduction
- Sustainable Community Development
- Responsible Drinking
- New Drinking Opportunities
Environmental Achievements
- Switched to renewable energy for 29 out of 33 production sites in 2021.
- Implementing a pilot project using biogas from beer factory wastewater for fuel cell power generation.
- Started a methanation pilot test, aiming for carbon recycling within factories.
- Introduced electric trucks for the delivery of the flagship brand "Victoria Bitter" in Australia in 2021.
Social Achievements
- Supporting Czech hop farmers using AI to mitigate drought and climate change impacts.
- Directly sourcing barley from local farmers in Oceania, contributing to community support.
- Achieved 80% compliance with the "IARD Digital Guidelines" in 2021.
Governance Achievements
- Executive compensation linked to ESG performance (details not specified, but mentioned as including sustainability indicators in the evaluation).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality (Scope 1, 2, & 3) by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- 100% utilization of plastic containers with recyclable materials by 2025.
- Switch to 100% environmentally friendly materials for PET bottles by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030 (2019 baseline).
- Reduce Scope 3 CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 (2019 baseline).
- 100% renewable energy for all production sites by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Impact of climate change on agricultural yields and procurement costs (e.g., corn, coffee).
- Impact of carbon tax on production costs.
- Water risks in raw material production areas and the impact of water disasters on production sites.
Mitigation Strategies
- Engagement with suppliers to mitigate climate change impacts on procurement costs.
- Implementing CO2 emission reduction measures based on "Asahi Carbon Zero."
- Strengthening measures against heavy rain at production sites, reducing water usage, and conducting water risk surveys.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Direct sourcing of barley from local farmers in Oceania.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Water disasters
Transition Risks
- Carbon tax
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD