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Credit Saison Co Ltd

Common Name
Credit Saison
Country
Japan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services
Employees
3,624
Ticker
8253
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Credit Saison Co., Ltd. is a prominent financial services company in Japan, renowned for its extensive array of financial products and services. Primarily functioning as a credit card issuer, Credit S...

Credit Saison's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Credit Saison 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).

Credit Saison has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Credit Saison's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Credit Saison amounted to 14,255 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 Credit Saison decreased by 3.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Credit Saison's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202403006009001.2 ktCO2e-62%-12%+88%+28%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Credit Saison's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Credit Saison were 822 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Credit Saison reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Credit Saison's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Credit Saison's Scope 1 emissions increased by 27.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Credit Saison's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Credit Saison reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,924 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,433 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Credit Saison reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Credit Saison's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 24.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Credit Saison's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Credit Saison's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Credit Saison use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Credit Saison reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Credit Saison's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202404.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Credit Saison's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Credit Saison reported 794,920 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 Credit Saison includes a breakdown across 10 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

Credit Saison's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-2%+13%+5%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Credit Saison's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Credit Saison reported total Scope 3 emissions of 794,920 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 81.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.34% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Credit Saison reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Credit Saison's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Credit Saison's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Credit Saison's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Credit Saison's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Credit Saison disclose?

In 2024, Credit Saison reported emissions for 10 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.

What are the main sources of Credit Saison's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Credit Saison's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 518,685 tCO₂e (65.25%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 123,106 tCO₂e (15.49%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 94,248 tCO₂e (11.86%)

Credit Saison's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(65.2%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(11.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(15.5%)

Insights into Credit Saison’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Credit Saison reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 822 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,775 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.3 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Credit Saison's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202001,00010,00050,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SFMKAozora BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 95 tCO2eRevenue: $M 794Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MYokohama Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 885 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,892Scope 1 Intensity: 0.47 tCO2e/$MSSShizuoka Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,518Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MIyogin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,172 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,078Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MFFFukuoka Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MMMMebuki Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,508 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,661Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MAcomYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,317 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,946Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MChiba BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,469Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MDai-ichi Life HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,068 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69,256Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MMarui GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,003 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,696Scope 1 Intensity: 5.31 tCO2e/$MSMBC GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,781Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi HC CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,093 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,882Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MZenkoku HoshoYear: 2024Scope 1: 43 tCO2eRevenue: $M 341Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MTokio Marine HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,517 tCO2eRevenue: $M 46,758Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MResona HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,081Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MKKKyoto Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 746Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MShinkin Central BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,548Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MHachijuni Nagano BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,380 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,109Scope 1 Intensity: 3.05 tCO2e/$MKyushu Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,232Scope 1 Intensity: 1.34 tCO2e/$MHirogin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,457 tCO2eRevenue: $M 941Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$MAeon Financial ServiceYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,642 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,781Scope 1 Intensity: 0.95 tCO2e/$MDaiwa Securities GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 841 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,103Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MCredit SaisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 822 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,775Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$M

How does Credit Saison's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Credit Saison reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.87, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Credit Saison rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Credit Saison ranked 6 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Credit Saison is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Credit Saison's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Credit Saison reported a total carbon footprint of 809,175 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.65% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Credit Saison's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.66%.a

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