- Shrinking domestic new bicycle sales market.
- Unexpected outbreak of pandemics.
- Difficulty in recruiting human resources.
- Worsening profitability due to lower accuracy in store opening locations.
- Rising construction costs and declining workforce.
- Increased risk of personal information leakage.
- Credit card fraud.
- Occurrence of uncollectible accounts receivable.
- Violation of antitrust laws.
- Deterioration of relationships with business partners.
ASAHI CO., LTD.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-02 to 2024-02 reporting, ASAHI CO., LTD. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.9K t-CO2 (Scope 2 market standard) in FY2023; 12438 t-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) in FY2024. By scope: Scope 1: 531 t-CO2e in FY2023; Scope 2: 11.9K t-CO2e in FY2023. 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
11.9K t-CO2 (Scope 2 market standard) in FY2023; 12438 t-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) in FY2024
2023-02 to 2024-02
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-02 to 2024-02)
| 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). | 531 t-CO2e in FY2023 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.9K t-CO2e in FY2023 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-02 to 2024-02 | 11.9K t-CO2 (Scope 2 market standard) in FY2023; 12438 t-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) in FY2024 |
| 2022-02 to 2023-02 | 491 t-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2, 2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed LED lighting in 523 out of 533 stores for interior lighting and 381 stores for exterior lighting.
- Partially uses powder coating for bicycle frames and parts, reducing environmental impact.
- Set a target of reducing GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 50% by 2030 compared to FY2021/2 levels and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Collected approximately 340,000 unneeded bicycles, with 80–90% exported for reuse.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase e-commerce sales by ensuring the availability of popular products, setting competitive prices, and running effective web advertising.
- Increase the number of app members and improve push notifications through linkage with apps.
- Improve the acquisition of customer information to build ongoing relationships.
- Improve our approach to disseminating information promoting products and services.
- Roll out our customer approach system at all stores.
📅 Medium-term
- By 2030, reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 50% compared to the fiscal year ended February 2021.
- Achieve carbon neutrality for GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2050.
- Increase the ratio of female employees to 30%.
- Expand the number of stores offering bicycle buyback services.
- Increase the number of stores handling reused bicycles.
🔭 Long-term
- Expand market share to 30% in the medium term and 40% in the long term.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyHealthEnvironmentSupply ChainHuman RightsCorporate GovernanceEmployee Well-beingCommunity EngagementClimate ChangeCircular Economy