- Rising raw material and fuel prices.
- Reduced harvests due to abnormal weather.
- Exchange rate fluctuations.
- Rapid inflation.
- Population decline in the Japanese market.
- Supply chain instability due to geopolitical risks and climate change.
- Securing human resources due to the decline in Japan’s working population.
- Fluctuating raw material prices and intensifying competition for commodities.
- Increasing geopolitical risks that impact supply chains.
- Differing laws and regulations in the countries we serve.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 32.0K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 32.0K t-CO2e/year; Scope 2: 22.9K t-CO2e/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
32.0K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
386.0K m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
3.9K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 32.0K t-CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 22.9K t-CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 32.0K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 35.2K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced plastic use in packaging of Fueru Wakame-chan and Wakame Soup products.
- Expanded use of solar power generation systems at various factories.
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 40% compared with FY2018 by FY2030.
- Achieved carbon neutrality through net zero emissions by FY2050.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase ratio of global talent to 10% by FY2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 40% (compared with FY2018) by FY2030.
- Increase ratio of female managers to 10% by FY2026.
- Reduce cross-shareholdings to less than 20% of consolidated net assets by March 31, 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality through net zero emissions by FY2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEfficient use of resourcesFood lossConservation of water resourcesConservation of biodiversity and ecosystemsInstability in supply chainsLifestyle changesPromotion of D&IEnsuring product safety and reliabilityCreating added value through technology that effectively uses natural materials