In 2024, 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 10,552a | 12,490a | 13,447a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 39,971a | 40,878a | 43,085a | |
Total Scope 3 | 403,420a | 429,931a | 189,981b | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 3.8898a | 4.0393a | N/A |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Benesse Holdings amounted to 50,523 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Benesse Holdings decreased by 5.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Benesse Holdings were 10,552 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, Benesse Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11,890.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Benesse Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.52%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 39,971 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Since 2020, Benesse Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 574.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Benesse Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Benesse Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings reported 403,420 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 403,420 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 96.65% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.35% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2020, Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 76.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Benesse Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Benesse Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,552 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,713 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.89 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.89 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.41, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Benesse Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, Benesse Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 453,943 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.07% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Benesse Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.81%.a