- Rising raw material and energy costs.
- Shrinking green tea leaf market in Japan.
- Need to further revitalize the green tea leaf market in Japan.
- Need to increase customers among young generation and women for sustainable development of the Oi Ocha brand.
- Shrinking coffee beverage market.
- Decreasing vegetable beverage market.
- Need to acquire new Aojiru product users and propose new ways for busy modern people to compensate for vegetable deficiencies.
ITO EN, LTD.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-05 to 2023-04 reporting, ITO EN, LTD. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5K thousand t-CO2. By scope: Scope 1: 30 thousand t-CO2; Scope 2: 29 thousand t-CO2; Scope 3: 1.4K thousand 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
1.5K thousand t-CO2
2022-05 to 2023-04
Renewable Energy
13.7%
of total energy
Water Usage
383 thousand m3 (ITO EN LTD. only)
2022-05 to 2023-04
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-05 to 2023-04)
| 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). | 30 thousand t-CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 29 thousand t-CO2 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.4K thousand 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-05 to 2023-04 | 1.5K thousand t-CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 16.3% from the reference year (FY4/2019) across the value chain.
- Increased recycled material usage in all PET bottles to 15%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase FOSHU and Food with Functional Claims sales breakdown to 30% or higher by FY4/2027.
- Increase overseas sales ratio to 12% or higher by FY4/2027.
- Increase the area developed through the Tea-Producing Region Development Project to 2,650 ha by FY4/2027 and 2,800 ha by FY4/2031.
- Increase production volume of organic farming to 380 t by FY4/2027 and 500 t by FY4/2031.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission reduction of 50% and Scope 3 GHG emission reduction of 20% by FY4/2031 (compared with FY4/2019).
- Achieve 100% renewable energy ratio company-wide by FY4/2031.
- Achieve 50% ratio of electric vehicles introduced by FY4/2031.
- Achieve 16% reduction in basic water usage intensity by FY4/2031 (compared with FY4/2019).
- Achieve 100% usage rate of recycled materials in all PET bottle products by FY4/2031.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Dietary Habits and HealthSustainable Domestic AgricultureEnvironmentLocal Communities and SocietySupply ChainPromotion of Diverse Human AssetsCorporate Governance