- Supply chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine
- Insufficient supply of 1DAY contact lenses to meet demand
- Intensifying competition to recruit and retain talented human resources
- Stricter global regulations regarding quality and product liability
Menicon Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Menicon Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 125.97 thousand t-CO2e (consolidated Scope 1 & 2: 22.27, non-consolidated Scope 3: 103.7). By scope: Scope 1: 3.92 thousand t-CO2e (consolidated); Scope 2: 18.35 thousand t-CO2e (consolidated); Scope 3: 103.75 thousand t-CO2e (non-consolidated). 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
125.97 thousand t-CO2e (consolidated Scope 1 & 2: 22.27, non-consolidated Scope 3: 103.7)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
2% (Singapore Plant)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 3.92 thousand t-CO2e (consolidated) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.35 thousand t-CO2e (consolidated) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 103.75 thousand t-CO2e (non-consolidated) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 125.97 thousand t-CO2e (consolidated Scope 1 & 2: 22.27, non-consolidated Scope 3: 103.7) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 21.0K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced plastic use in "Magic" 1DAY contact lenses by 80%
- Packaging uses 100% recycled plastic from contact lens manufacturing
- Installed solar panels at Singapore Plant, generating 2% of power from renewable energy
- Implemented donation-type corporate PPA at Kakamigahara Plant using renewable energy
- Reduced electricity consumption by an estimated 81 MWh and CO2 emissions by roughly 35 t-CO2 through composting consulting services
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase MELS Plan subscribers to 1.34 million by FY2025
- Expand sales of 1DAY contact lenses
- Achieve 35% overseas sales ratio by FY2025
- Achieve 10 billion yen in net sales in healthcare and life care business by FY2025
- Formulate "Sustainability Procurement Guidelines"
📅 Medium-term
- Expand the healthcare and life care business
- Increase production capacity for 1DAY and orthokeratology lenses
- Establish a human rights due diligence system
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions (target year not specified)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman RightsSustainable Resource ConsumptionContributing to a Happy SocietyBuilding a Corporate Infrastructure that will last 100 years