- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Food loss
- Plastics
- Declining population in Japan
- Economic downturn in China
H2O RETAILING CORPORATION
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, H2O RETAILING CORPORATION disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 123 Category 1). By scope: Scope 1: 54 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 193 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.1K 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
3.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 123 Category 1)
2024
Renewable Energy
Partially implemented at several locations, 100% at some stores
of total energy
Water Usage
3.0K m3/year
2024
Waste
55.5K tons/year
2024
Energy Use
529.1K kWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 54 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 193 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.1K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 123 Category 1) |
| 2023 | 2.9K thousand tons-CO2e/year (FY2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- GHG emission reduction rate FY2027: 20% reduction (compared to FY2020), FY2031: 30% reduction (compared to FY2020), FY2051: Net zero
- Food recycling rate FY2027: 60%, FY2031: 70%
- Amount of products using specified plastics provided FY2031: 60% reduction in basic unit (compared to FY2022)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- GHG emission reduction rate FY2027: 20% reduction (compared to FY2020)
- Food recycling rate FY2027: 60%
📅 Medium-term
- GHG emission reduction rate FY2031: 30% reduction (compared to FY2020)
- Food recycling rate FY2031: 70%
- Amount of products using specified plastics provided FY2031: 60% reduction in basic unit (compared to FY2022)
- Triple net sales to affluent tourists visiting Japan from overseas to 50 billion yen in FY2027
- Increase net sales to general overseas tourists by 50% to 92 billion yen in FY2027
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions in FY2051
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Deepening local community bondsNurturing local childrenProtecting and passing on the richness of local natureResponding to the “trust” of customers and stakeholdersEnhancing employee job satisfaction