Menicon Co
Menicon Co., Ltd., a leading player in the contact lens industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1951, Menicon has established itself as a pioneer in the development of innovative contact lens solutions and ocular health products. The company is renowned for its high-quality soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses, as well as advanced lens care solutions. Menicon's commitment to research and development has led to unique offerings that prioritise comfort and eye health. With a strong market position, Menicon has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the world’s first disposable contact lens. The company continues to be recognised for its contributions to the optical industry, making it a trusted name among eye care professionals and consumers alike.
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Menicon Co's score of 38 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Menicon Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Menicon Co reported total carbon emissions of approximately 200,380,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21,310,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 200,380,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (138,270,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (28,740,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 182,880,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,920,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 18,350,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were notably high, reflecting the extensive supply chain and operational impacts. Menicon Co has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,940,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,800,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 110,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Menicon Co is not committed to any 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.
