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Meiji Holdings Co Ltd

Common Name
Meiji Holdings
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
17,270
Ticker
2269
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. is a diversified holding company specializing in the manufacture and sale of food products and pharmaceuticals through its subsidiaries. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in T...

Meiji Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Meiji Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Meiji Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Meiji Holdings's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
a. Meiji Holdings's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. Meiji Holdings's Integrated Report 2023
b. Meiji Holdings's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Meiji Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMeiji Holdings amounted to461,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meiji Holdingsdecreased by 2.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e0%-4%+3%-7%-9%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Meiji Holdings were 200,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Meiji Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Meiji Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Meiji Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 261,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Meiji Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Meiji Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 26.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Meiji Holdings's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Meiji Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Meiji Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Meiji Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Meiji Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Meiji Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Meiji Holdings reported 4,642,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Meiji Holdings includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202501.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-7%+3%+3%+21%+19%0%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Meiji Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,642,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 99.16%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.84%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Meiji Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 42.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Meiji Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Meiji Holdings disclose?

In 2025, Meiji Holdings reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,862,000 tCOâ‚‚e(83.21%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 235,000 tCOâ‚‚e(5.06%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 217,000 tCOâ‚‚e(4.68%)

Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(5.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(83.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(4.7%)

Insights into Meiji Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Meiji Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 200,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 7,696 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 25.99 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00050,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TNIto EnYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,904Scope 1 Intensity: 14.12 tCO2e/$MItoham Yonekyu HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 285,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,310Scope 1 Intensity: 45.17 tCO2e/$MAjinomotoYear: 2024Scope 1: 675,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,504Scope 1 Intensity: 71.03 tCO2e/$MKewpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,202Scope 1 Intensity: 17.02 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2025Scope 1: 102,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,728Scope 1 Intensity: 21.66 tCO2e/$MYamazaki BakingYear: 2023Scope 1: 382,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,312Scope 1 Intensity: 45.96 tCO2e/$MNissin Foods HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,840Scope 1 Intensity: 59.30 tCO2e/$MNichireiYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,682Scope 1 Intensity: 18.37 tCO2e/$MLionYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,630Scope 1 Intensity: 27.75 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2023Scope 1: 78,736 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 24.07 tCO2e/$MRohto PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MYakult HonshaYear: 2024Scope 1: 233,355 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,322Scope 1 Intensity: 70.25 tCO2e/$MNisshin Seifun GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 149,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,678Scope 1 Intensity: 26.24 tCO2e/$MFuji OilYear: 2024Scope 1: 180,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,725Scope 1 Intensity: 48.41 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,955Scope 1 Intensity: 84.88 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,607Scope 1 Intensity: 50.77 tCO2e/$MStarzenYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,711Scope 1 Intensity: 9.20 tCO2e/$MPigeonYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,903 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MNNNoevir HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,483 tCO2eRevenue: $M 423Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MCalbeeYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,001Scope 1 Intensity: 66.60 tCO2e/$MBlue Zones HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,091Scope 1 Intensity: 4.96 tCO2e/$MKobayashi PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 7.58 tCO2e/$MNissuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 213,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,490Scope 1 Intensity: 38.92 tCO2e/$MMorinaga Milk IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 188,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,612Scope 1 Intensity: 52.04 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,696Scope 1 Intensity: 25.99 tCO2e/$M

How does Meiji Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Meiji Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 25.99 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Meiji Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Meiji Holdings ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Meiji Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Meiji Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Meiji Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 5,103,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.66% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Meiji Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.11%.a

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