Sustainability

In order to realize a sustainable society, the Kirin Group is implementing sustainable business through CSV management.

Sustainability news releases

Here are the latest news releases from major KIRIN Group companies in the CSV (Creating Shared Value) category.

Materiality

"Kirin Group designated the fulfillment of its role as responsibility of Kirin Group which runs alcoholic beverage businesses along with health and well-being, community engagement, and the environment as four key issues as priorities for sustainable coexistence and development with society.

In addition, as a fundamentals of corporation, we address social issues beyond these key areas."

Commitment and Performance(2026 target)

  • Health & Well-being

    Social impact delivered through the Group's health science products (Health Science domain)*1

    155 million people

    2028 target → 175 million people

  • Environment

    GHG reduction rate(Scope 1 & 2 (vs. 2019))

    32%

    2028 target → 41%

  • Environment

    Water use intensity at manufacturing sites with high water stress (LION) *2

    Less than 2.5L/L

    2028 target → Less than 2.5L/L

  • Human Capital

    Employee engagement score

    76

    2028 target → 76

  • Human Capital

    LTIR Score

    2.25

    2028 target → 1.75

  • Human Capital

    Percentage of women executives in Japan *3

    20%

    2028 target → 26%

  • Community engagement

    Achievement level of the business units’ community activities *4

    7 out of 9 indicators achieved

    2028 target → 8 out of 9 indicators achieved

  • Digital

    Improved operational productivity through the implementation of AI and the automation of operational processes at the individual and organizational levels

    15%

    2028 target → 25%

(Results in 2025)

  • *1
    The number of people reached was calculated based on the penetration rate of related products.
  • *2
    Manufacturing sites with high water stress are defined by the Company based on Aqueduct indicators—Seasonal Variability, Interannual Variability, and Baseline Water Stress—as well as production volume. This definition applies to two sites: Tooheys Brewery and Castlemaine Perkins.
  • *3
    The ratio of female managers in Japan is based on the employees with a domicile at Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. However, executive officers and rehired employees are not included.
  • *4
    Calculated based on the achievement rate of the CSV segment initiatives.

Results of Key Non-Financial Indicators for FY2025

Results of Key Non-Financial Indicators for FY2025

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item Theme Nonfinancial Indicators 2025 Target 2025 Results
Health & Well-being Health Science Strategy

Social impact of the Group's Health Science products

Number of people reached through the sale of related products + Number of people reached through awareness activities

125 million people 128 million people

Contribution to the expansion of the immunity market(LC-Plasma)

Number of people reached through sales of related products + Number of people approached through educational activities

2.45 million people 3.49 million people
Pharmaceuticals Strategy Global product launch status in key countries Number of products sold by country and application 4 products achieved, 1 product not achieved
Community engagement Creating bonds

Level of contribution to the creation of a positive force for society through business activities

Support for the sustainability of key raw material producing regions through measures such as support for farmers and environmentally friendly farming methods

Target values for each activity All activities achieved
Environment Climate Change

Reduction ratio of GHG emissions

Scope 1+2 emission reduction ratio compared with 2019

28% 32%
Containers and packaging Ratio of recycled PET resin used in Japan 40% 42%
Water stewardship

Water use intensity at manufacturing sites with high water stress

Lion (ANZ) (Water use intensity = Water usage ÷ Production amount)

Less than 2.4L/L 2.6 L/L
Human Capital Employee engagement Empathy with Corporate Philosophy & Purpose

CSV practice score

"CSV Practice Index" in the Engagement Survey

72 77

Employee engagement score

"Sustainable Engagement" in Engagement Surveys

72 76
Employee health LTIR Score 2.50 2.04
Presenteeism 63.6% 62.6%
Diversity

Ratio of female executives in Japan

*This figure is based on employees with a domicile at Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.

18% 18%

Social Contribution Activities

This section introduces "Kirin Group’s Social Contribution Activity Policy", highlighting cross-functional initiatives and the distinctive efforts of each Group company aimed at creating shared value.