Daiichi Life Group Inc
Daiichi Life Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group 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).
Daiichi Life Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Daiichi Life Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Daiichi Life Group amounted to 90,864 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 Daiichi Life Group decreased by 9.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Daiichi Life Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Daiichi Life Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Daiichi Life Group were 26,068 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Daiichi Life Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Daiichi Life Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,693 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 64,796 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Daiichi Life Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Daiichi Life Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Daiichi Life Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Daiichi Life Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Daiichi Life Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Daiichi Life Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group reported 27,065,642 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 Daiichi Life Group 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
Daiichi Life Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Daiichi Life Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 27,065,642 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.87% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.13% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Daiichi Life Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Daiichi Life Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 54,325.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Daiichi Life Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Daiichi Life Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Daiichi Life Group disclose?
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group 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.
What are the main sources of Daiichi Life Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Daiichi Life Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 26,830,000 tCO₂e (99.13%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 189,784 tCO₂e (0.7%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 15,871 tCO₂e (0.06%)
Daiichi Life Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Daiichi Life Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,068 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 69,256 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.38 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Daiichi Life Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Daiichi Life Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.38 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.55, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Daiichi Life Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Daiichi Life Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Daiichi Life Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Daiichi Life Group reported a total carbon footprint of 27,156,506 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.94% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Daiichi Life Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.24%.a