- Climate change
- Resource depletion
- Loss of biodiversity
- Declining birthrate and aging population
- Decline of local communities
- Human rights issues in the supply chain
- Food waste
- Water resource management
AEON
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, AEON disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.6M t-CO2. By scope: Scope 3: 7.1M t-CO2. 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
1.6M t-CO2
2023
Water Usage
14.6t
2023
Waste
122.7K t (food waste)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.1M t-CO2 |
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 | 1.6M t-CO2 |
| 2018 | 6.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced annual CO2 emissions per unit (CO2 emissions / total floor area) from 0.072 t-CO2/㎡ to 0.0372 t-CO2/㎡
- Reduced total CO2 emissions from the group (Scope 1, 2) from 3,035,541 t-CO2 to 1,617,407 t-CO2
- Increased number of stores introducing freezers and refrigerators using natural refrigerants to over 1,700 stores
- Increased number of stores equipped with solar panel equipment to 1,327 stores
- Increased installation of electric vehicle charging stations to 3,156 units
- Reduced CO2 emissions due to transportation and delivery (Scope 3: Category 4) from 219,696 t-CO2 to 205,589 t-CO2
- Reduced the amount of disposable plastics used from approx. 898kg to approx. 855kg
- Reduced food waste generated (units per million yen of sales) from 27.0 kg/1million yen to 22.1kg/1million yen
- Increased implementation rate of food waste recycled use to 72.8%
- Reduced amount of tap water used from 21.3t to 14.6t
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce food waste by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Halve the use of single-use plastics by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Realize a decarbonized society
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource DepletionLoss of BiodiversityDeclining Birthrate and Aging PopulationDecline of Local CommunitiesHuman RightsSustainable ProcurementFood Waste ReductionWater Resource ManagementBiodiversity Conservation