- Declining birthrate and increasing senior population in Japan.
- Changes in consumer lifestyles and product demand.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Rapid increase in utility costs.
- Difficulty in forecasting demand.
- Low stock price valuation.
- Potential impact of carbon taxes (estimated at ¥1.7 billion in 2023).
- Potential damage from natural disasters.
- Labor shortage in the logistics industry.
- Securing new students for the education business.
EDION Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its Year ended March 31, 2023 reporting, EDION Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 124.1K tCO2e/year (FY2022). By scope: Scope 1: 17.4K tCO2e/year (FY2022); Scope 2: 73.1K tCO2e/year (FY2022); Scope 3: 33.7K tCO2e/year (FY2022). 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
124.1K tCO2e/year (FY2022)
Year ended March 31, 2023
Waste
52.2K tons/year (FY2022)
Year ended March 31, 2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (Year ended March 31, 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). | 17.4K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 73.1K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 33.7K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Year ended March 31, 2023 | 124.1K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
| 2023-03-31 | 124.1K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
| 2023-03 | 124.1K t-CO2e/year (2022) |
| 2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31 | 124.1K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
| 2021 | 49.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2020-03-31 | 112.8K tons |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Groupwide CO2 emissions 48% compared to FY2013 by FY2022
- Introduced solar power generators at two stores, expecting a reduction of about 62 tons per year in CO2 emissions at one location.
- Installed solar power systems at 70 stores and service centers nationwide, contributing to CO2 reductions of more than 1,600t/yr.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the total number of stores with shorter operating hours to 200 by the end of FY2023.
- Achieve 100% population coverage by FY2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase ROE and ROIC above 10% by FY2025.
- Increase the component ratio of sales for private brand products to 35% by FY2025.
- Complete a nationwide logistics network by FY2025.
- Have 45 Robo-Done classrooms in EDION stores nationwide in FY2025, with 3,000 students.
- Increase the ratio of women in full-time positions from 14.4% to 20% or more by FY2027.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce Groupwide CO2 emissions 46% compared to FY2013 by FY2030.
- Achieve sustainable growth and increase corporate value.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change ResponseHealth Management PromotionSafety and HealthDisaster SupportContributions to the CommunityInformation DisclosureHuman RightsWorkforce DiversityWork/Life BalanceEmployment of Persons with DisabilitiesGovernanceComplianceFair TradeStakeholder Engagement