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Aozora Bank Ltd
Aozora Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Aozora Bank completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Aozora Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aozora Bank's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAozora Bank amounted to3,796metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aozora Bankdecreased by 13.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Aozora Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aozora Bank's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aozora Bank were 95 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Aozora Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Aozora Bank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2022), Aozora Bank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Aozora Bank's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Aozora Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,701 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Aozora Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Aozora Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 39.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2022), Aozora Bank's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 13.26% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Aozora Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Aozora Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Aozora Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Aozora Bank's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Aozora Bank reported 14,132 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of Aozora Bank includes a breakdown across 6of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Aozora Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aozora Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Aozora Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,132 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aozora Bank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 111.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aozora Bank disclose?
In 2023, Aozora Bank reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Aozora Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Aozora Bank's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 12,006 tCOâ‚‚e(84.96%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,109 tCOâ‚‚e(7.85%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 700 tCOâ‚‚e(4.95%)
Aozora Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aozora Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Aozora Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 95 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 794 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.12 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Aozora Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Aozora Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Aozora Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.12 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.37, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Aozora Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Aozora Bank ranked 1 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Aozora Bank among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Aozora Bank's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Aozora Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 17,928 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 62.19% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Aozora Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 20.64%.a