Climate Change Data

株式会社メニコン

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Scope 3 Emissions:103.75 tCO2e (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Circulation
  • Human Rights
  • Community Engagement
  • Employee Well-being
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Research and Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by more than 1% annually (5-year average).
  • Installed solar panels on the roof of the Kakamigahara factory.
  • Introduced energy-saving machinery in manufacturing lines.
  • Recycled approximately 40% of used plastics in the Singapore factory for secondary packaging.
  • Environmental related business sales reached 460 million yen, a 2.6-fold increase compared to 2017.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Menicon Miru, offering pre-consultation and appointment services to improve customer convenience and promote eye exams before contact lens purchases.
  • Continued sponsorship of the Menicon Cup, a youth soccer tournament.
  • Held the Menicon Super Concert, promoting the joy of sight.
  • Implemented workplace reforms (Smart Creation Project) to improve employee satisfaction and creativity.
  • Achieved 100% female and 53.1% male parental leave rates in the domestic group in 2022.
  • Certified as a Health and Wellbeing Management Excellent Company 2023.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee (formerly CSR Committee) to oversee ESG initiatives.
  • Implemented a robust internal reporting system with an external third-party hotline.
  • Developed and published the Menicon Group Human Rights Policy.
  • No cases of bribery or corruption were reported in 2022.
  • Achieved 100% compliance training participation rate.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Set GHG emission reduction targets (2023).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Implement human rights risk assessments (2023).
  • Achieve 20% female leadership ratio (by 2024).
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop sustainability procurement guidelines (2023).

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacts (natural disasters, regulatory changes, increased costs).
  • Resource scarcity (water, plastic restrictions).
  • Myopia increase.
  • Global supply chain risks (labor conditions, human rights).
  • Compliance risks (information leakage, cyberattacks).
  • Human rights risks in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing GHG emission reduction targets.
  • Utilizing renewable energy (solar panels).
  • Promoting resource recycling and efficient material use.
  • Strengthening supplier relationships and conducting human rights due diligence.
  • Enhancing cybersecurity measures.
  • Developing and implementing a human rights policy and due diligence process.
  • Regular internal and external audits to ensure compliance.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Revised Sustainability Procurement Policy (2023).
  • Human rights due diligence (starting 2023).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • CO2 emission regulations
Opportunities
  • Renewable energy adoption

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 13485/EN ISO 13485 (multiple subsidiaries), CE Mark (multiple subsidiaries), MDSAP (multiple subsidiaries)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Environmentally friendly materials and cases.

Awards & Recognition

  • Health and Wellbeing Management Excellent Company 2023