Meiji
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Meiji, is a prominent Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1916, Meiji has evolved into a leading player in the food and pharmaceutical industries, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including dairy, confectionery, and nutritional supplements, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. Meiji's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, particularly in the field of functional foods. With a rich history marked by key milestones, such as the introduction of its flagship chocolate products, Meiji continues to achieve notable success, earning recognition for its contributions to health and wellness.
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Meiji's score of 67 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Meiji's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. reported significant carbon emissions, with total emissions of approximately 209,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 263,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally. In Japan, the company recorded 184,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 188,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions reached about 4,205,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the fiscal year ending March 2031, compared to the fiscal year ending March 2016. Additionally, Meiji is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 across all scopes. Meiji's near-term targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year, alongside a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation, and end-of-life treatment of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage processing sector. Overall, Meiji's climate strategy is focused on substantial emissions reductions, with a clear pathway towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating leadership in corporate sustainability within the industry.
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| 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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