Dentsu Group Inc
Dentsu Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
Dentsu Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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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 Dentsu Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dentsu Group amounted to 18,260 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dentsu Group increased by 13.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Dentsu Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dentsu Group were 2,942 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Dentsu Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 40.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dentsu Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.95%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Dentsu Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Dentsu Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,318 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Dentsu Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dentsu Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 60.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dentsu Group's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 19.94% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Dentsu Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Dentsu Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Dentsu Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Dentsu Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Dentsu Group reported 422,651 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 Dentsu Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Dentsu Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Dentsu Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 422,651 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Dentsu Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 506.56%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dentsu Group disclose?
In 2023, Dentsu Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Dentsu Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 310,775 tCOâ‚‚e (73.53%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 62,906 tCOâ‚‚e (14.88%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 27,669 tCOâ‚‚e (6.55%)
Dentsu Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Dentsu Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Dentsu Group reported a total carbon footprint of 440,911 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.05% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Dentsu Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.47%.