Benesse Holdings Inc
Benesse Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Benesse Holdings 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).
Benesse Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Benesse Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Benesse Holdings amounted to 3,062 metric 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Benesse Holdings decreased by 33.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Benesse Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Benesse Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Benesse Holdings were 73 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Benesse Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Benesse Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Benesse Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Benesse Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Benesse Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,989 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Benesse Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Benesse Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 60.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Benesse Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 33.61% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Benesse Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Benesse Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Benesse Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Benesse Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Benesse Holdings reported 161,356 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Benesse Holdings includes a breakdown across 15 of 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.
Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Benesse Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 161,356 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 96.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Benesse Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 26.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.07%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Benesse Holdings disclose?
In 2023, Benesse Holdings reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 136,531 tCOâ‚‚e (84.61%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 6,763 tCOâ‚‚e (4.19%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 5,282 tCOâ‚‚e (3.27%)
Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Benesse Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Benesse Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 164,418 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.49% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Benesse Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.14% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.82%.