Climate Change Data

Milbon Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021)

Reporting Period: 2020-2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3,912 t-CO2e (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:6,190 MWh (2020)
Water Consumption:40,445 m3 (2020)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.131 t-CO2/million yen (2020)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Solving social issues
  • Achieving sustainable business growth
  • Building an internal foundation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 2,500 kg annually through low-energy manufacturing methods.
  • Reduced annual water usage by approximately 1,000 tons through new water purifying equipment.
  • Increased adoption rate of FSC-certified paper in new product cosmetic boxes to 10% in 2020 (targeting 56% in 2021).

Social Achievements

  • Launched milbon:iD, an online store connecting salons with customers, with approximately 1,800 salons and 60,000 registered users by May 2021.
  • Launched education:iD and Milbon Digital Arena platforms to support stylists' education.
  • Appointed a female outside director, achieving one-third outside directors on the board.
  • Received the 33rd Hiroshi Itagaki Student Encouragement Award for collaborative research on alternatives to animal testing.
  • Recognized as “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations” for 2021.

Governance Achievements

  • Appointed a female outside director and increased the number of outside directors to one-third of the total number of directors.
  • Implemented a new compensation system for directors (excluding outside directors) including stock compensation and performance-based compensation.
  • Completed third-party evaluation and assessment of Board effectiveness.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Create smart factories utilizing IoT and robotics technology.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Further improve and enhance digital platforms.
  • Expand Thailand factory and establish a new factory in China.
  • Establish a new training center for Field Persons.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Declining birthrate, aging population, and more diversified lifestyles.
  • COVID-19 pandemic impact on business performance.
  • Need to reduce fixed costs in both domestic and overseas logistics.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Business structural reforms focusing on 'beyond Japan,' 'beyond hair,' and 'beyond an industry-perspective'.
  • Implemented “18-Month Missions!” initiative to improve business foundation for medium- to long-term growth.
  • Improved efficiency in the US logistics system by consolidating logistics bases.
  • Actively deployed digital tools in various fields, including online training and remote work.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • People-friendly procurement practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 4 (Quality education)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through digital education tools, employee development, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • RSPO-certified “milbon” Luxury Line

Awards & Recognition

  • Porter Prize 2020