- Decreasing population and productivity-related industrial problems in hair salons.
- Difficulty in knowledge-based product sales.
- Challenges in growing overseas markets due to varying hair types and salon functions.
- Increased raw material procurement costs due to carbon pricing and regulations.
- Potential impact of climate change on raw material procurement and operations.
- Maintaining a low turnover rate, especially among junior employees.
Milbon Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Milbon Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9K t-CO2 (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 1.4K t-CO2 (2022); Scope 2: 530 t-CO2 (2022). 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
2.9K t-CO2 (2022)
2022
Renewable Energy
100% at Yumegaoka Factory (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
50.3K m³ (2022)
2022
Waste
415.5 tons (2022)
2022
Energy Use
7.0K ('000 kWh) (2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 1.4K t-CO2 (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 530 t-CO2 (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Switched all electricity used at the Yumegaoka Factory to renewable energy.
- Achieved a 59.7% reduction in CO2 emissions at the Yumegaoka Factory (compared to 2019 levels).
- Acquired RSPO Supply Chain Certification at the Yumegaoka Factory.
- Adopted smaller caps for new hair color line, reducing plastic use.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce petroleum-derived virgin plastic use by 15% by 2026.
- Achieve 75% reduction in CO2 emissions at Yumegaoka Factory by 2026 (compared to 2019 levels).
- Increase paid leave utilization rate to 70% by 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality at Yumegaoka Factory by 2030.
- Reduce petroleum-derived virgin plastic use by 30% by 2030.
- Achieve 80% paid leave utilization rate by 2030.
- 20% ratio of female in management positions by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for the Milbon Group by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionCorporate GovernanceSustainable Supply ChainEmployee Well-being