Ceres Achieves Highest 'A Score' in CDP Supplier Engagement Rating

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  • Ceres Achieves Highest 'A Score' in CDP Supplier Engagement Rating
  • Ceres was selected as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, achieving the top 'A Score' in the 2025 assessment. This marks a six-level upgrade from its previous 'D' rating.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 5, 2026

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Ceres was selected as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, achieving the top 'A Score' in the 2025 assessment. This marks a six-level upgrade from its previous 'D' rating.

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Ceres Achieves Highest 'A Score' in CDP Supplier Engagement Rating (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 5, 2026
Ceres was selected as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, achieving the top 'A Score' in the 2025 assessment. This marks a six-level upgrade from its previous 'D' rating.
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Ceres Inc. (Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Satoshi Takatsu; Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3696) has achieved the highest rating, 'A Score,' in the 2025 CDP Supplier Engagement Rating, designating them as a Supplier Engagement Leader. The company has identified that 99.8% of its greenhouse gas emissions fall under Scope 3, with raw material procurement for the D2C business representing over 85% of these emissions. Ceres is prioritizing this area and has committed to setting targets aligned with Science Based Targets (SBT) for certification by July 2027. Additionally, Ceres has strengthened its governance by deciding to link approximately 10% of executive compensation to ESG metrics starting in December 2025. CDP, established in 2000 in the UK, is a global environmental non-profit that operates a disclosure system. In 2025, over 640 financial institutions representing $127 trillion in assets requested environmental data via CDP. Out of 24,836 global respondents in 2024, only 1,394 companies worldwide, and 256 in Japan, achieved the 'A' list. Ceres aims to leverage climate action as a growth opportunity for its point site 'Moppy' and blockchain operations.

FAQ

What rating did Ceres receive in CDP's 2025 Supplier Engagement Rating?

Ceres received the highest rating, an 'A Score', and was selected as a 'Supplier Engagement Leader'.

What was Ceres' previous CDP Supplier Engagement Rating?

It was a 'D Score', meaning the rating improved by six levels to reach the 'A Score'.

What environmental targets has Ceres committed to?

Ceres committed to setting targets aligned with SBT (Science Based Targets) and obtaining SBT validation by the end of July 2027.

What is the key characteristic of Ceres' greenhouse gas emissions?

Scope 3 emissions account for 99.8% of the company's total emissions, with raw material procurement in its D2C business making up over 85% of Scope 3.

Who is the representative of Ceres and where is the headquarters located?

The Representative Director and President is Satoshi Takagi, and the headquarters is on the 21st floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA Tower, 1-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

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