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Menicon Co Ltd
Menicon's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Menicon 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).
Menicon 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Menicon's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMenicon amounted to25,240metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meniconincreased by 13.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Menicon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Menicon's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Menicon were 3,930 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Menicon reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Menicon's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2022), Menicon's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Menicon's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Menicon's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Menicon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,310 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Menicon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Menicon's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have increased by 19.69%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2022), Menicon's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 16.13% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Menicon use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Menicon reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Menicon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Menicon's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Menicon reported 200,380 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 2023 disclosure of Menicon includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Menicon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Menicon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Menicon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 200,380 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 93.61%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.39%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Menicon reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Menicon's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 6,715.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Menicon's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Menicon's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Menicon disclose?
In 2023, Menicon 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 Menicon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Menicon's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 138,270 tCOâ‚‚e(69%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 28,740 tCOâ‚‚e(14.34%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 11,440 tCOâ‚‚e(5.71%)
Menicon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Menicon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Menicon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,930 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 827 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.75 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Menicon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Menicon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Menicon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.75 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.88, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Menicon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Menicon ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Menicon is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Menicon's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Menicon reported a total carbon footprint of 225,620 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.98% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Menicon's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.45%.a