- Labor shortages
- Mismatches between employee skills and job requirements
- Declining employee diversity
- Rising energy prices
- Increased material costs
- Supply chain disruptions due to abnormal weather
- Delayed transition to a circular economy
- Risk of workplace accidents
- Risk of product-related accidents
- Risk of information security incidents
Konica Minolta, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Konica Minolta, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 748.0K tCO2e/year (FY2023). By scope: Scope 1: 148.0K tCO2e/year (FY2023); Scope 2: 139.0K tCO2e/year (FY2023); Scope 3: 462.0K tCO2e/year (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
748.0K tCO2e/year (FY2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
13.5% (FY2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
Reduced by 439,000 m3 compared to FY2015 levels in FY2023
2023
Waste
Reduced by 1.6 thousand tons at production sites in FY2023
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 148.0K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 139.0K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 462.0K tCO2e/year (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 | 748.0K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| 2022 | 790 thousand tons (FY2021) |
| 2021 | 821 thousand tons (FY2020) |
| 2018-04 to 2019-03 | 1.4M tCO2e/year (supply chain) |
| 2017-04 to 2018-03 | 1.3M tCO2e/year (supply chain) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 63% compared to 2005 levels in FY2023 (750,000 tons)
- Increased renewable energy share to 13.5% in FY2023
- Reduced waste discharge at Konica Minolta production sites by 1.6 thousand tons in FY2023
- 440 billion yen in sales of products utilizing high-functionality recycling technologies in FY2022 (66% of Digital Workplace and Professional Printing business sales)
- Increased recycled resources input to 10,000 tons in FY2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 61% (800,000 tons) compared to 2005 levels by 2025
- Increase renewable energy share to 50% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Carbon Minus status by 2025
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 70% (720,000 tons) compared to 2005 levels by 2030
- Procure 100% renewable energy for business operations by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050
- Reduce the use of natural resources in products by 90% or more by 2050
- Aim for Zero Use of Natural Resources by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Improving fulfillment in work and corporate dynamismSupporting healthy, high-quality livingEnsuring social safety and securityAddressing climate changeUsing limited resources effectively