In 2026, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 191,000a | 200,000a | 209,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 240,000a | 261,000a | 263,000a | |
Location-Based | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 4,830,000a | 4,642,000a | 4,665,000a | |
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In 2026, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meiji Holdings amounted to 431,000 metric 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 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meiji Holdings decreased by 6.51%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2026, the total Scope 1 emissions of Meiji Holdings were 191,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 22.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2025), Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2026, Meiji Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 240,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2025), Meiji Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Meiji Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2026, Meiji Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
In 2026, Meiji Holdings reported 4,830,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2026 disclosure of Meiji Holdings includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2025, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2026, Meiji Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,830,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.19% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.81% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2019, Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 48.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2025), 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
In 2026, 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.
In 2026, the largest contributors to Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2026, Meiji Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 5,261,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.1% increase compared to 2025, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Meiji Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.56%.a