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Dentsu Group Inc

Common Name
Dentsu Group
Country
Japan
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Employees
67,667
Ticker
4324
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Dentsu Group Inc. is a major Japanese international holding company specializing in advertising and public relations. Its core business is delivering comprehensive communication solutions, spanning tr...

Dentsu Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Dentsu 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).

However, Dentsu Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Dentsu Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Dentsu Group's TCFD Report 2025
a. Dentsu Group's TCFD Report 2025
b. Dentsu Group's Integrated Report 2024
b. Dentsu Group's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into Dentsu Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDentsu Group amounted to33,916metric 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 Dentsu Groupincreased by 85.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Dentsu Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e-70%-10%+2%-10%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dentsu Group were 3,001 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Dentsu Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 74.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.01%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are Dentsu Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Dentsu Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,583 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 30,915 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Dentsu Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dentsu Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 30.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

What methodology does Dentsu Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Dentsu Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Dentsu Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Dentsu Group reported 389,149 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Dentsu Group includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a

Dentsu Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-90%+551%+5%+12%-8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Dentsu Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 389,149 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Dentsu Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 28.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

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

Insights into Dentsu Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Dentsu Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,001 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,988 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.33 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Dentsu Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51002,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TWTV Asahi HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,033Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MKoei Tecmo HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 589Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MKakaku.comYear: 2023Scope 1: 9 tCO2eRevenue: $M 457Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MTTToeiYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,501 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,131Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MHakuhodo DY HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 369 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,254Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MSoftBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,485 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,174Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MCyberAgentYear: 2024Scope 1: 289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,623Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MTBS HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,311 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,604Scope 1 Intensity: 7.03 tCO2e/$MKadokawaYear: 2023Scope 1: 51 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,917Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSega Sammy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,883 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,096Scope 1 Intensity: 1.90 tCO2e/$MRecruit HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,749Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MInternet Initiative JapanYear: 2024Scope 1: 516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,823Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MKDDIYear: 2025Scope 1: 25,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,465Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MSKY Perfect JSAT HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31 tCO2eRevenue: $M 805Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MSoftBank GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 44,622Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MWWWeathernewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 29 tCO2eRevenue: $M 142Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MNippon Television HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,330Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MGMO Internet GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,768Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MMazda MotorYear: 2025Scope 1: 119,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,467Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MNTTYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,315Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MNintendoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,411 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MKonami GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,416 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,811Scope 1 Intensity: 12.24 tCO2e/$MToho Co Ltd (Tokyo)Year: 2024Scope 1: 5,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,881Scope 1 Intensity: 2.92 tCO2e/$MDentsu GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,988Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$M

How does Dentsu Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Dentsu Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.33 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Dentsu Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Dentsu Group ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Dentsu Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Dentsu Group reported a total carbon footprint of 423,065 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.05% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Dentsu Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.31%.a

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