Climate Change Data

Benesse Holdings, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03)

Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5280 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:76 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:5204 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:208528 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:14223 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.000000028 tCO2e/JPY

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30.5% from 2018 to 2021.
  • Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 5.4% from 2018 to 2021.
  • 60% reduction in paper consumption per elementary and junior high school student who opted for tablet-based learning materials.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the "My Environment Contest" to raise awareness of CO2 emissions reduction among employees and their children.
  • Promoting digital transformation (DX) of products and services to improve the learning experience and enhance customer satisfaction.

Governance Achievements

  • Established the Sustainability and ESG Promotion Committee with board-level oversight of climate-related issues.
  • Implemented a process for identifying, assessing, and responding to climate-related risks and opportunities aligned with TCFD recommendations.
  • Revised upward CO2 emissions reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2 in line with the 1.5°C scenario.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2041.
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50% renewable energy by 2024.
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.8% by 2030 (from 2018 baseline).
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 14.8% by 2030 (from 2018 baseline).
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased indirect (operating) costs due to carbon pricing mechanisms and the transition to EVs.
  • Risk to reputation due to large volume of paper consumption.
  • Potential challenges in changing shipping methods due to extreme weather conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Promoting digital transformation (DX) of products and services to reduce paper consumption and delivery costs.
  • Implementing energy efficiency measures in buildings.
  • Developing alternative sourcing strategies and securing alternative shipping methods.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits conducted at manufacturing sites.

Responsible Procurement
  • Procurement Policy emphasizing reduced environmental impact.
  • Environmental Standards for paper procurement.
  • Collaboration with suppliers to develop eco-friendly materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events impacting logistics and sales.
  • Changes in precipitation patterns impacting paper prices.
Transition Risks
  • Increased energy costs due to carbon taxes and regulations.
  • Increased delivery costs due to carbon taxes and transition to EVs.
Opportunities
  • Reduced direct costs through digital transformation and reduced paper consumption.
  • Increased sales due to increased demand for sustainable products and services.
  • Diversification of business activities through environmental education.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Japan Quality Assurance Organization

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through emissions reduction, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable product development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Tablet-based learning materials
  • Biodegradable envelopes

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed