Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd
Idemitsu Kosan's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan 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).
Idemitsu Kosan has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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.  a | 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 Idemitsu Kosan's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Idemitsu Kosan amounted to 12,986,000 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 Idemitsu Kosan decreased by 6.98%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Idemitsu Kosan were 12,445,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Idemitsu Kosan reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 541,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Idemitsu Kosan reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 34.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 14.38% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Idemitsu Kosan use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Idemitsu Kosan's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan reported 126,415,000 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 Idemitsu Kosan includes a breakdown across 5 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
Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan reported total Scope 3 emissions of 126,415,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 15.47% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 84.53% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Idemitsu Kosan reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Idemitsu Kosan disclose?
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan reported emissions for 5 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 Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 101,507,000 tCO₂e (80.3%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 14,718,000 tCO₂e (11.64%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 5,355,000 tCO₂e (4.24%)
Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Idemitsu Kosan’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,445,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 57,575 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 216.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Idemitsu Kosan's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 216.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 165.67 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Idemitsu Kosan rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Idemitsu Kosan is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Idemitsu Kosan's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Idemitsu Kosan reported a total carbon footprint of 139,401,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.76% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Idemitsu Kosan's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.93%. a