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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.

17

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Muji's score of 17 is higher than 52% 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 2021, Muji reported significant carbon emissions, with approximately 857,928,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This figure highlights the substantial impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle on overall emissions. In the following years, Muji has focused on improving its emissions per unit of operating revenue, achieving a reduction to about 2.7e-05 kg CO2e per JPY in 2023, down from 4.0e-05 kg CO2e in 2022 and 3.0e-05 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these improvements, there are currently no disclosed targets for absolute emissions reductions or specific climate pledges. Muji's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce emissions intensity, although further transparency regarding reduction initiatives and targets would strengthen its climate commitments.

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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. This request for Muji 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.

Muji 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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