MEIKO NETWORK JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3,574 tons (Scope 1 and 2, FY2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Environmental issues
- Human rights
- Working environment
- Compliance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Continued promotion of LED lighting in schools and other measures; Group-wide greenhouse gas reduction target of 10% reduction by 2030 compared to FY2022 (3,574 tons) and virtually zero by 2050.
Social Achievements
- Introduced childcare leave and shortened working hours system; Promoting diversity and inclusion; Actively promoting mid-career recruitment to managerial positions; Working to create a work environment where female employees can work enthusiastically and continuously; Providing high-quality education without distinguishing between men and women.
Governance Achievements
- Established Sustainability Committee and Sustainability Promotion Office; Established Nomination and Compensation Committee; Strengthened monitoring function of the Board of Directors; Introduced performance-linked stock compensation plan for directors; Established Risk Management Committee and Compliance Committee; Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of the Board of Directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (Scope 1 + Scope 2)
Environmental Challenges
- Wage disparity between men and women; Low ratio of managers in their 30s or younger; Risk of deterioration in profitability due to stricter environmental laws and regulations; Risk of increased damage to classrooms and facilities due to climate change; Risk of increased energy costs due to extreme weather.
Mitigation Strategies
- Setting targets to measure and improve active participation of women and utilization of diverse human resources; Actively promoting mid-career recruitment; Developing educational materials that reduce environmental impact; Strengthening DX initiatives; Promoting paperless educational materials and communication with customers; Established risk management system centered on the Risk Management Committee and the Compliance Committee.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased frequency of damage to classrooms and facilities due to typhoons and floods; Increased occurrence of infectious diseases; Soaring energy costs due to extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Deterioration in profitability due to stricter environmental laws and regulations; Increased capital expenditures for energy efficiency improvements.
Opportunities
- Strengthening of DX initiatives; Development of tailored services; Promotion of paperless educational materials.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD