Selected as an 'A-List Company' in CDP's 'Supplier Engagement Rating'
Sapporo Holdings has been named an 'A-list company' in the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating for the second consecutive year, recognizing its efforts to address climate change issues within its supply chain.
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Sapporo Holdings Ltd. has been selected as an 'A-list company'—the highest possible rating—by the international non-profit CDP for its climate change initiatives within the supply chain. This is the second consecutive year, and the second time in total, that the company has received this top rating.
This rating system uses the CDP climate change questionnaire to assess how effectively a company collaborates with its suppliers across the entire supply chain to address climate change, based on criteria including governance, targets, Scope 3 emissions, risk management processes, and supplier engagement. The company attributes this recognition to the group's efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, active information disclosure, and collaboration with suppliers. Additionally, Sapporo was also selected for the A-list in the 'Climate Change' and 'Water Security' surveys announced in December 2025, marking two consecutive years of achieving top ratings in three categories.
Sapporo Group is advancing initiatives to solve environmental issues under the 'Sapporo Group Environmental Vision 2050.' Regarding climate change, it promotes greenhouse gas emissions reduction throughout the value chain, including the production stage of raw agricultural materials, as well as adaptation measures such as developing crop varieties for beer ingredients that can withstand climate change. In 2025, in addition to existing development, the company launched the development of new barley varieties for beer that have overwintering tolerance in the harsh cold of Hokkaido.
In its core alcoholic beverage business, the company has long implemented 'Collaborative Contract Cultivation' for malt and hops, the main ingredients for beer, with the aim of delivering products with stable quality to customers through collaboration with suppliers. Furthermore, in recent years, considering environmental changes due to global climate change, the company has been promoting 'Field Management' as a new procurement activity to further strengthen its response to sustainability challenges.
Sapporo Group will continue to address environmental and social issues across its entire supply chain and aims to be a company trusted by everyone for years to come.
This rating system uses the CDP climate change questionnaire to assess how effectively a company collaborates with its suppliers across the entire supply chain to address climate change, based on criteria including governance, targets, Scope 3 emissions, risk management processes, and supplier engagement. The company attributes this recognition to the group's efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, active information disclosure, and collaboration with suppliers. Additionally, Sapporo was also selected for the A-list in the 'Climate Change' and 'Water Security' surveys announced in December 2025, marking two consecutive years of achieving top ratings in three categories.
Sapporo Group is advancing initiatives to solve environmental issues under the 'Sapporo Group Environmental Vision 2050.' Regarding climate change, it promotes greenhouse gas emissions reduction throughout the value chain, including the production stage of raw agricultural materials, as well as adaptation measures such as developing crop varieties for beer ingredients that can withstand climate change. In 2025, in addition to existing development, the company launched the development of new barley varieties for beer that have overwintering tolerance in the harsh cold of Hokkaido.
In its core alcoholic beverage business, the company has long implemented 'Collaborative Contract Cultivation' for malt and hops, the main ingredients for beer, with the aim of delivering products with stable quality to customers through collaboration with suppliers. Furthermore, in recent years, considering environmental changes due to global climate change, the company has been promoting 'Field Management' as a new procurement activity to further strengthen its response to sustainability challenges.
Sapporo Group will continue to address environmental and social issues across its entire supply chain and aims to be a company trusted by everyone for years to come.
FAQ
What is the result of Sapporo Holdings' CDP rating?
The company was named an 'A-list company' in the Supplier Engagement Rating, the highest possible score.
What is the reason for this recognition?
Efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain, active information disclosure, and strong supplier collaboration were highly evaluated.
What is Sapporo Group's environmental vision?
The group follows the 'Sapporo Group Environmental Vision 2050' to address environmental challenges.