Beverage manufacturer
Suntory is Japan's leading producer and distributor of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. They are also involved in pharmaceuticals, restaurant operation, sports, music and film, resort development, publishing, and information services. Bought Europe's Orangina Schweppes Group in 2009 and USA's Beam Inc in 2014. Suntory's founding family owns about 90% of the privately held company. Part of the Mitsui keiretsu.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2026)
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Suntory Holdings Ltd
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CDP Climate Change score of A
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of A.
Source: CDP
(2024)
CDP Water Security score of A
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of A.
Source: CDP
(2024)
Low ESG Risk
Sustainalytics, a top ESG research firm, evaluates environmental, social, and governance risks for over 16,000 companies. Its ESG Risk Rating reflects how much risk a company faces in its industry and how well it manages those risks. The final score includes both unmanaged and unmanageable risks, and companies are rated on a scale from negligible (0-10) to severe (40+). This company received an ESG Risk Rating of 19.8, placing it in the "low risk" category (retrieved April 2025).
Source: Sustainalytics
(2025)
6.42% for supply chain practices in China
The Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) evaluates consumer-facing companies that have a sizeable supply chain in China. The evaluation uses government supervision data and public information to assess the environmental management of their supply chains in China. This company received a score of 6.42/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE
(2023)
Supports animal testing
This company appears on PETA's list of food and beverage companies that tests on animals, signifying that: it has not signed PETA's Statement of Assurance document; has definitively conducted, funded, commissioned, or allowed animal testing that is not explicitly required by law or by written requirements by government agencies; and has not adequately resolved this issue in private discussions with PETA.
Source: PETA
(2026)
Unsustainable palm oil use
This company scores Ethical Consumer's worst rating for their use of palm oil, signifying they are using no or minimal certified palm products, and with no or minimal positive commitments.
Source: Ethical Consumer
(2023)
Access to Nutrition rating
The Global Access to Nutrition Index 2024 assessed 30 of the world's largest food and beverage manufacturers on their performance to improve access to nutritious foods. Companies are assessed on the nutritional quality of their product portfolios in 25 global markets, plus policies, practices, and transparency relating to nutrition. Of the 30 companies ranked, this company came 22nd.
24.1/100 in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The 2026 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 companies from the food and agriculture value chain on their contributions to healthy, sustainable, and inclusive food systems. Companies are assessed across four measurement areas: Healthy food systems, Sustainable food systems, Inclusive food systems and Governance. This company received a score of 24.1/100. The average score was 15.5 and the highest score was 61.2.
Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business
(2025)
FSC certification
This company holds Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification, and sells products certified as FSC Mix and FSC Recycled.
Source: FSC
(2025)
Sustainability claims
This company has extensive sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2025)
Sustainable Agriculture Initiative member
This company is a member of the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform, the main food industry initiative supporting the development of sustainable agriculture worldwide. Created by Nestle, Unilever and Danone in 2002, the SAI Platform is a non-profit organization to facilitate sharing, at precompetitive level, of knowledge and initiatives to support the development and implementation of sustainable agriculture practices involving the different stakeholders of the food chain.
Source: SAI Platform
(2023)
Alcohol - direct involvement
Directly involved in the manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol as a core business.
Source: company website
(2020)
25% in Gender Benchmark
In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 25 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.
42.6% in Social Benchmark
The 2026 Social Benchmark assessed the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company received a score of 42.6/100. The average score was 20 and the highest score was 75.
Genetic Engineering
Suntory subsidiary, Florigene Pty Ltd, develop genetically engineered flowers.
Source: company website
(2020)
38.7% in Nature Benchmark
The 2026 Nature Benchmark assessed 750 companies from high-impact industries on their efforts to advance a nature-positive future by cutting damaging practices across their operations and supply chains, and by actively restoring and improving ecosystems. Companies are assessed across four measurement areas: Governance, Planet, People and Core social indicators. This company received a score of 38.7/100. The average score was 17.3 and the highest score was 56.4.
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Revenue:
22.3 billion USD
(2015)
Employees:
42,081
(2016)
Subsidiaries:
Suntory Global Spirits Inc
Alcohol, especially spirits
Formerly Beam Suntory. World's third largest spirits company. In 2014 Suntory acquired Beam Inc for US$16b and renamed the company as Beam Suntory. Distributed in Australia by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
Beam Suntory Australia Pty Ltd
Liquor wholesaling
In 2025 Suntory is combining all its assets in Australia and New Zealand to form Suntory Oceania. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has been Suntory's alcohol distribution partner in Australia since 2007, but this ends in 2025.
Suntory Beverage & Food Australia Pty Ltd
(50% owned)
Beverages
Formerly Frucor Suntory. In 2025, Suntory assumed control of its alcohol portfolio distribution in Australia from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and consolidated all its assets in Australia and New Zealand to establish Suntory Oceania.
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd
Food and beverages
Created in 2009 when Suntory was restructured. Suntory bought Frucor Beverages from French food and drinks giant, Danone, in Oct 2008 for NZ$1.3 billion. Listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2013.
Suntory Beverage & Food Australia Pty Ltd
(50% owned)
Beverages
Formerly Frucor Suntory. In 2025, Suntory assumed control of its alcohol portfolio distribution in Australia from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and consolidated all its assets in Australia and New Zealand to establish Suntory Oceania.
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Products / Brands
Suntory Oceania (50% owned)
Auchentoshan
Scotch Whisky
Basil Hayden's
Bourbon
BOSS
Coffee
Bowmore
Scotch Whisky
Canadian Club
Whisky (other)
Celcius
Energy Drinks
Connemara
Whisky (other)
El Tesoro
Tequila
G-Force
Juice & Fruit Drinks
Haku
Vodka
Hakushu
Whisky (other)
Hibiki
Whisky (other)
Jim Beam
Bourbon
Kilbeggan
Whisky (other)
Knob Creek
Bourbon
Laphroaig
Scotch Whisky
Lena
Liqueur
Lucozade
Cordial
Lucozade
Energy Drinks
Maker's Mark
Bourbon
Maximus
Sports Drinks
Midori
Liqueur
Midori
Premix Spirits/RTD
Ribena
Cordial
Ribena
Juice & Fruit Drinks
Roku
Gin
Sauza
Tequila
Sipsmith
Gin
Suntory
Liqueur
Suntory -196
Premix Spirits/RTD
Teacher's
Scotch Whisky
Toki
Whisky (other)
Yamazaki
Whisky (other)
Rockstar
Energy Drinks
Auchentoshan
Scotch Whisky
Basil Hayden's
Bourbon
BOSS
Coffee
Bowmore
Scotch Whisky
Canadian Club
Whisky (other)
Celcius
Energy Drinks
Connemara
Whisky (other)
El Tesoro
Tequila
G-Force
Juice & Fruit Drinks
Haku
Vodka
Hakushu
Whisky (other)
Hibiki
Whisky (other)
Jim Beam
Bourbon
Kilbeggan
Whisky (other)
Knob Creek
Bourbon
Laphroaig
Scotch Whisky
Lena
Liqueur
Lucozade
Cordial
Lucozade
Energy Drinks
Maker's Mark
Bourbon
Maximus
Sports Drinks
Midori
Liqueur
Midori
Premix Spirits/RTD
Ribena
Cordial
Ribena
Juice & Fruit Drinks
Roku
Gin
Sauza
Tequila
Sipsmith
Gin
Suntory
Liqueur
Suntory -196
Premix Spirits/RTD
Teacher's
Scotch Whisky
Toki
Whisky (other)
Yamazaki
Whisky (other)
Rockstar
Energy Drinks