- Declining population and aging population
- Intensifying competition in the retail industry
- Changing customer consumption trends
- Climate change and environmental issues
- Supply chain disruptions
- Labor shortages
ARCS COMPANY,LIMITED
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ARCS COMPANY,LIMITED disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 337.3K tCO2e/year (FY2021). By scope: Scope 1: 93.8K tCO2e/year (FY2021); Scope 2: 243.5K tCO2e/year (FY2021). 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
337.3K tCO2e/year (FY2021)
2023
Waste
16.1K tons/year (FY2021) food waste
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). | 93.8K tCO2e/year (FY2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 243.5K tCO2e/year (FY2021) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions by 50% compared to FY2013
- 85.3% plastic shopping bag rejection rate (compared to industry average of 77.1%)
- Reduced food waste through initiatives like 'Temae-dori'
- Recycling of food residues (approx. 10,000 tons annually)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop profitable model stores in small commercial areas
- Expand collaboration with food banks and children's cafeterias
- Strengthen collaboration with suppliers in sustainability
- Set targets for food loss and plastic reduction at each Group company
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions per 100 million yen of sales by 50% compared to FY2013 by FY2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by FY2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Coexistence with local communitiesConsideration for EnvironmentContributing to affluent lifestyles of customersPromoting Diversity and InclusionGovernance