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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,665,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 209,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 263,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 4,193,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions in Japan. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute 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 reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by at least 30% by the same year. Meiji's long-term climate strategy includes a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. The company has also aligned its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including upstream and downstream transportation. These initiatives reflect Meiji's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its dedication to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.
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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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