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Muji

Muji, officially known as Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., is a renowned Japanese retailer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Established in 1980, Muji has carved a niche in the global market with its minimalist design philosophy and commitment to quality. The company operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America, offering a diverse range of products that include household goods, clothing, and stationery. What sets Muji apart is its focus on simplicity and functionality, providing consumers with thoughtfully designed items that enhance everyday living. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Muji has achieved notable recognition for its eco-friendly practices and innovative product lines. As a leader in the lifestyle retail industry, Muji continues to expand its influence, appealing to a broad audience seeking both style and practicality.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Muji'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Fuel Retail 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Muji's score of 10 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Muji's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Muji reported a CO2 emissions intensity of approximately 2.7e-05 kg CO2e per unit of operating revenue, reflecting their ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions. In 2022, the emissions intensity was about 4.0e-05 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend towards lower emissions per revenue unit. For 2021, Muji disclosed significant emissions of approximately 857,928,000 kg CO2e, all attributed to Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. This highlights the importance of addressing upstream and downstream emissions in their sustainability strategy. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives in their current climate commitments, Muji continues to focus on improving their emissions intensity metrics, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in their operations. The company is headquartered in Japan and is actively working towards enhancing its environmental performance.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Muji's primary industry is Retail trade services of motor fuel, which is 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. Muji is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Muji 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.

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

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