Aeon Co., Ltd., commonly known as Aeon, is a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1758, Aeon has evolved into a leading retail conglomerate, with significant operations across Asia, particularly in Japan, Hong Kong, and other regions. The company focuses on a diverse range of retail services, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, alongside repair services for personal and household goods.
Aeon is renowned for its extensive selection of products, including groceries, apparel, and household items, distinguished by a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. With a strong market position, Aeon has achieved notable milestones, such as the expansion of its store formats and the introduction of innovative shopping experiences. As a trusted name in retail, Aeon continues to adapt to changing consumer needs while maintaining its dedication to sustainability and community engagement.
+27 vs industry average
Aeon’s score of 61 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aeon's reported carbon emissions
AEON, a Japanese retail trade services company, has reported significant carbon emissions and established ambitious climate commitments. For the 2024 reporting year, the company's total reported emissions are approximately 1.79 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions of about 288.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 264 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 include about 1.18 billion kg CO2e from downstream leased assets, 26.9 million kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 6.9 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities.
AEON has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment is aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, AEON aims for zero aggregate CO2 emissions from its stores by 2040. The company also plans to power its Japanese shopping centres and general merchandise stores with 100% renewable energy by 2030. Further, AEON has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. They also commit to ensuring that 80% of their suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, will set science-based targets by 2021.
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Aeon’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2035
70% reduction in Scope 2
Commitment: • 70% absolute emissions reduction for Scope 1 and 2 by 2035 compared to base year 2019.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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