Menicon Collaborates with Zevero to Enhance Global ESG and GHG  Management Framework Using AI

 Menicon Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 21-19, Aoi 3, Naka-ku, Nagoya; Director, President and CEO: Koji Kawaura, hereinafter "Menicon") announced a collaboration with Zevero, a global startup supporting decarbonisation management (headquartered in Tokyo, CEO ShigeoTaniuchi, hereinafter "Zevero").

Through this collaboration, Menicon will establish integrated management of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1-3) across all global sites and a consistent management platform for ESG information. This will incorporate international sustainability disclosure standards, including the SSBJ (Sustainability Standards Board Japan) standards and the European CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), as a prerequisite for management decisions. This aims to achieve sustainable growth unaffected by regulatory trends and enhance competitiveness in the global market.

Advancing ESG Management to Realise Vision 2030

Menicon operates globally, primarily manufacturing and selling contact lenses. Under the slogan ‘New Vision of "Miru" for the World’ from our mid-term management plan ‘Vision 2030’, we actively pursue environmental initiatives such as recycling plastic materials and developing eco-conscious products.

As we continue to expand our business globally, there is a growing need to evolve from a domestic-focused calculation and disclosure framework to a comprehensive ESG management system encompassing our global operations, including overseas subsidiaries. We recognise this shift as a key management challenge and are developing the foundations to ensure ESG is not merely a reporting exercise but a driver for enhancing long-term corporate value.

Collaboration with Zevero

Founded in the UK, Zevero has supported companies worldwide, including those in countries with advanced sustainability practices. Zevero provides comprehensive support for corporate decarbonisation management and ESG advancement by combining an AI-powered GHG calculation and management SaaS platform with ongoing support from sustainability experts.

Prior to this collaboration, Zevero has progressively supported Menicon in the following initiatives:

Through these initiatives, Menicon is building a robust ESG data platform capable of handling practical operations while accounting for differences in business scale and regional variations. Moving forward, under a unified global ESG policy, Menicon aims to establish centralised data management platform and a transparent disclosure framework.

Initiatives for Sustainable Growth Beyond Regulatory Requirements

Amid advancing sustainability disclosure standards, particularly in Europe, Menicon is developing its ESG management platform with a long-term perspective, referencing CSRD standards as a benchmark rather than merely aiming to comply with specific regulations. This will strengthen trust relationships with investors, customers, and business partners, while enabling the quantitative demonstration of the value of environmentally conscious products and operations.

Zevero will support Menicon globally in advancing its ESG management operations by leveraging AI-driven data integration and analysis alongside the expertise of its global sustainability consultants.

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“At the Menicon Group, we believe it is our duty to protect the global environment, foster a sustainable world, and promote a healthy and spiritually enriched society,” said Ms. Satomi Ito, SGM of Sustainability Strategy Office.

“To this end, we are actively engaged in ongoing global activities. The results of these efforts will be shared worldwide through sustainability performance reports, supported by Zevero's innovative solutions powered by cutting-edge AI technology.”

“We are delighted to support Menicon, a leading company in the eye care sector that prioritises environmental responsibility while expanding its global operations.” said Mr. Shigeo Taniuchi, Co-Founder & CEO of Zevero. “This collaboration goes beyond providing calculation support; it focuses on jointly building a robust ESG and GHG data platform capable of supporting for global management. Zevero will continue to enable consistent sustainability advancement, integrating AI with expert knowledge, across all countries and regions.”

About Menicon

Menicon Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, Japan, is a global contact lens manufacturer committed to monozukuri - a tradition of craftsmanship that values precision, quality, and continuous improvement. Since introducing Japan’s first corneal contact lenses in 1951, Menicon has upheld its corporate slogan, “Contributing to society by providing superior visual correction.” The company continues to prioritize eye safety, advanced research and development, and innovative manufacturing technologies. Today, Menicon operates in more than 80 countries, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes lens materials, specialty lens designs, care solutions, and long-term eye health programs such as the MELS Plan.

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About Zevero

Zevero is a leading provider of carbon management solutions, helping organisations worldwide measure, reduce, and report carbon emissions with precision. Companies like Asahi Group, Tai Sin Electric, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government trust Zevero’s AI-powered platform and in-house team of sustainability experts to accelerate progress toward their decarbonisation goals. Operating in more than 20 countries and managing over 100 million kgCO₂e, Zevero is committed to making climate action achievable for organisations of every size.
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