Dentsu Soken Inc

Common Name
Dentsu Soken
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Employees
4,413
Ticker
4812
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Dentsu Inc. is a prominent player in the global advertising and public relations industry. Established originally in Japan, this company provides a broad range of services encompassing advertising, me...

Dentsu Soken's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Dentsu Soken 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 Soken has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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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 Soken’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Dentsu Soken's Integrated Report 2024
a. Dentsu Soken's Integrated Report 2024
b. Dentsu Soken's Integrated Report 2023
b. Dentsu Soken's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Dentsu Soken's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dentsu Soken amounted to 1,991 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dentsu Soken increased by 5.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Dentsu Soken's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202304590135180tCO2e+10%-19%-7%+2%+38%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dentsu Soken's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dentsu Soken were 180 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Dentsu Soken reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Dentsu Soken's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 17.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Dentsu Soken's Scope 1 emissions increased by 38.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Dentsu Soken's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Dentsu Soken reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,811 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Dentsu Soken reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Dentsu Soken's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Dentsu Soken 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Dentsu Soken use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Dentsu Soken reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Dentsu Soken's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202307501.5 k2.25 k3 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Dentsu Soken's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Dentsu Soken reported 8,910 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 2023 disclosure of Dentsu Soken includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Dentsu Soken's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202302.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dentsu Soken's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Dentsu Soken reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,910 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dentsu Soken disclose?

In 2023, Dentsu Soken reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Dentsu Soken's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Dentsu Soken's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,381 tCO₂e (71.62%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,373 tCO₂e (15.41%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 696 tCO₂e (7.81%)

Dentsu Soken's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(71.6%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(7.8%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(15.4%)

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

In 2023, Dentsu Soken reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 180 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,008 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Dentsu Soken's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)FTOFFFujitsuYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,881Scope 1 Intensity: 2.30 tCO2e/$MDexerialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 797Scope 1 Intensity: 8.16 tCO2e/$MBiprogyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,552Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MTTToshiba TecYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,835Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MTISYear: 2024Scope 1: 444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,624Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MNECYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,962Scope 1 Intensity: 0.87 tCO2e/$MOOOtsukaYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,911Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MNomura Research InstituteYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,198Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MSCSKYear: 2022Scope 1: 277 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,395Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MNTT Data GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 39,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,202Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MCasio ComputerYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,981Scope 1 Intensity: 1.71 tCO2e/$MMinebea MitsumiYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,701Scope 1 Intensity: 11.22 tCO2e/$MDiscoYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,031Scope 1 Intensity: 3.21 tCO2e/$MTokyo Ohka KogyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,147Scope 1 Intensity: 12.35 tCO2e/$MRohmYear: 2023Scope 1: 180,771 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,813Scope 1 Intensity: 47.41 tCO2e/$MSumcoYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,012Scope 1 Intensity: 10.96 tCO2e/$MDentsu SokenYear: 2023Scope 1: 180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,008Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Dentsu Soken reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.61 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2023, Dentsu Soken ranked 3 out of 16 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Dentsu Soken among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Dentsu Soken's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Dentsu Soken reported a total carbon footprint of 10,901 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 476.77% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Dentsu Soken's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.61%. a

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