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Lawson

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Lawson, Inc., commonly known as Lawson, is a prominent player in the convenience store industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1975, the company has established a significant presence across various regions, including major urban centres in Japan and select international markets. Specialising in retail, Lawson offers a diverse range of products and services, including fresh food, beverages, and daily necessities, setting itself apart with its commitment to quality and customer convenience. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of innovative store formats and a strong focus on sustainability. With a robust market position, Lawson continues to be a leader in the convenience store sector, recognised for its unique offerings and customer-centric approach. Its dedication to enhancing the shopping experience has solidified its reputation as a trusted brand in the retail landscape.

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40

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Lawson's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lawson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Lawson, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,964,100,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 50,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 988,800,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, amounting to about 39,600,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Lawson's total emissions were around 5,567,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 896,800,000 kg CO2e, and a broader Scope 3 footprint that included various categories such as purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 4,010,500,000 kg CO2e. Lawson has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific near-term reduction targets have been removed or expired. As of now, the company is not committed to a net-zero target. The emissions data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Lawson, Inc. independently tracks and reports its emissions. Overall, Lawson's emissions reflect its operations in the retail sector, and while it has made strides in transparency regarding its carbon footprint, further commitments and targets may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.

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20222023
Scope 1
4,300,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
896,800,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
4,487,200,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lawson's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Lawson is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Lawson is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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