Bridgestone Corp
Bridgestone's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Bridgestone 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).
Bridgestone has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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 Bridgestone's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bridgestone amounted to 3,569,874 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bridgestone increased by 5.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Bridgestone's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bridgestone's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bridgestone were 1,582,686 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Bridgestone reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Bridgestone's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Bridgestone's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Bridgestone's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Bridgestone reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 495,148 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,987,188 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
What methodology does Bridgestone use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Bridgestone reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Bridgestone's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Bridgestone's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Bridgestone reported 99,200,926 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 Bridgestone includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Bridgestone's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bridgestone's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Bridgestone reported total Scope 3 emissions of 99,200,926 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 13.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 86.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Bridgestone reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Bridgestone's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Bridgestone's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bridgestone disclose?
In 2023, Bridgestone reported emissions for 12 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 Bridgestone's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Bridgestone's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 83,880,497 tCOâ‚‚e (84.81%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,609,933 tCOâ‚‚e (10.73%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,674,124 tCOâ‚‚e (1.69%)
Bridgestone's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bridgestone's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Bridgestone reported a total carbon footprint of 102,770,800 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.02% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Bridgestone's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.93%.