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.
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                Suntory Holdings Ltd
            
                            
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         CDP Climate Change score of A
        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
        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
        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
        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)
                            
        
    
         Animal Testing
        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
                                    (2024)
                            
        
    
         Unsustainable palm oil use
        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
        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.
    
            
    
         Climate action commitments
        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
        FSC certification
    
    
        This company holds Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification, and sells products certified as FSC Mix and FSC Recycled.
    
            Source: FSC
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         Sustainability claims
        Sustainability claims
    
    
        This company has extensive sustainability claims on its website.
    
            Source: company website
                                    (2025)
                            
        
    
         Sustainable Agriculture Initiative member
        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
        Alcohol - direct involvement
    
    
        Directly involved in the manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol as a core business.
    
            Source: company website
                                    (2020)
                            
        
    
         9/20 in Social Benchmark
        9/20 in Social Benchmark
    
    
        The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses 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 was assessed in 2023 and received a score of 9/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
    
            
    
         25% in Gender Benchmark
        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.
    
            
    
         Genetic Engineering
        Genetic Engineering
    
    
        Suntory subsidiary, Florigene Pty Ltd, develop genetically engineered flowers.
    
            Source: company website
                                    (2020)
                            
        
    
         29.7% in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
        29.7% in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
    
    
        The 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 keystone companies across the entirety of the food system, from farm to fork. It covers three dimensions where transformation is needed: nutrition, environment and social inclusion. This company ranked #64/350, with a total score of 29.7/100.
    
            
    
         27.6% in Nature Benchmark
        27.6% in Nature Benchmark
    
    
        The Nature Benchmark ranks 816 companies across 20 industries on their efforts to protect our environment and its biodiversity. Companies were assessed in three phases between 2022 and 2024 using three measurement areas: governance and strategy; social inclusion and community impact; and ecosystems and biodiversity. This company was assessed in 2023 and is ranked #113/816, with a total score of 27.6/100.
    
            
    
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
                
                                                        
            
             
                    