Aeon
Aeon Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Aeon, is a leading retail and distribution company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1758, Aeon has evolved into a prominent player in the retail industry, with a significant presence across Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. The company operates a diverse range of businesses, including supermarkets, shopping centres, and convenience stores, offering a unique blend of products and services tailored to local markets. Aeon is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Aeon has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest retail groups in Asia. Its innovative approach to customer service and community engagement continues to drive its success in the ever-evolving retail landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Aeon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Aeon's score of 38 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aeon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aeon Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,860,700,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,617,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,080,240,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Aeon has committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will establish science-based targets by 2021. In previous years, Aeon's emissions have shown significant figures, with Scope 1 emissions reaching 303,554,1000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,661,400,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has been actively working towards sustainability, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to contribute to global climate goals. Aeon's commitment to reducing emissions reflects its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices within its operations and supply chain.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,799,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,021,303,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 6,667,041,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Aeon is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
