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Hikari Tsushin Inc
Hikari Tsushin's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin 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).
Hikari Tsushin 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hikari Tsushin's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHikari Tsushin amounted to57,298metric 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 Hikari Tsushinincreased by 57.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Hikari Tsushin's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hikari Tsushin's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hikari Tsushin were 1,102 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Hikari Tsushin reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Hikari Tsushin's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Hikari Tsushin's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Hikari Tsushin's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Hikari Tsushin's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 56,196 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Hikari Tsushin reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Hikari Tsushin's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have increased by 594.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Hikari Tsushin's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 58.9% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Hikari Tsushin use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Hikari Tsushin's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Hikari Tsushin's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin reported 644,959 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 Hikari Tsushin includes a breakdown across 6of 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
Hikari Tsushin's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hikari Tsushin's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin reported total Scope 3 emissions of 644,959 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 78.98%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.02%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hikari Tsushin's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hikari Tsushin disclose?
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin 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 Hikari Tsushin's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Hikari Tsushin's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 447,119 tCOâ‚‚e(69.33%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 135,572 tCOâ‚‚e(21.02%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 58,586 tCOâ‚‚e(9.08%)
Hikari Tsushin's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hikari Tsushin’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,102 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,975 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.28 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Hikari Tsushin's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hikari Tsushin's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.28 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.89, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Hikari Tsushin rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin ranked 1 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Hikari Tsushin among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Hikari Tsushin's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Hikari Tsushin reported a total carbon footprint of 702,257 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 22.27% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Hikari Tsushin's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8%.a