- Balancing the goal of cutting carbon emissions with financial goals.
- Challenges in the distribution industry due to restrictions on truckers’ overtime.
- Weak digital marketing for Kaunet's e-commerce business.
- Need to expand the business fields into new areas.
KOKUYO Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, KOKUYO Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 38.8K tCO2e/year (consolidated group). By scope: Scope 3: 1.2M 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
38.8K tCO2e/year (consolidated group)
2022
Waste
20.1K tons/year (business offices)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M tCO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.8K tCO2e/year (consolidated group) |
| 2019 | 40.8K tCO2e |
| 2016 | 335.7K tCO2e |
| 2014 | 498.9K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- KOKUYO Mie Plant switched to net-CO2-free power.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 21.4% from 2013 levels in domestic consolidated group companies + KOKUYO K Heart Co., Ltd., Heartland Co., Ltd.
- Offset 4,698 tons of CO2 through forest thinning program in Yui-no-Mori
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% from 2013 levels in scopes 1 and 2 (domestic businesses) by 2024.
- Achieve 100% recycling of waste (office, construction services, inventory) by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 26% from 2013 level by 2030.
- Achieve 100% of sales with balanced social value and economic value by 2030.
- Offset CO2 emissions: Contribute to absorption of at least 6,000 tons of CO2 a year by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 500 billion yen in net sales by 2030 (CCC 2030).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Improve Wellbeing among Employees and External StakeholdersExpand Business Fields through the Forest-Like Management ModelRespond to the climate crisisContribute toward a circular economyContribute toward a society that coexists with nature