Meiji Holdings Co Ltd
Meiji Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Meiji Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meiji Holdings amounted to 472,000 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meiji Holdings decreased by 8.17%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Meiji Holdings were 209,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Meiji Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meiji Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Meiji Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Meiji Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 263,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Meiji Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meiji Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Meiji Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Meiji Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Meiji Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Meiji Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Meiji Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Meiji Holdings reported 4,205,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Meiji Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,205,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.26% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.74% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Meiji Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 72.55%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Meiji Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Meiji Holdings reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2024, the largest contributors to Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,492,000 tCOâ‚‚e (83.04%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 217,000 tCOâ‚‚e (5.16%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 205,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.88%)
Meiji Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Meiji Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Meiji Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 4,677,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.98% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Meiji Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.62%.