- Increased indirect (operating) costs due to carbon pricing mechanisms and the transition to EVs.
- Risk to reputation due to large volume of paper consumption.
- Potential challenges in changing shipping methods due to extreme weather conditions.
Benesse Holdings, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-04 to 2021-03 reporting, Benesse Holdings, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 76 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 208.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.3K tCO2e/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
Energy Use
14.2K MWh/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-04 to 2021-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 76 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 208.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30.5% from 2018 to 2021.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 5.4% from 2018 to 2021.
- 60% reduction in paper consumption per elementary and junior high school student who opted for tablet-based learning materials.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% renewable energy by 2024.
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.8% by 2030 (from 2018 baseline).
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 14.8% by 2030 (from 2018 baseline).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2041.
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversity