Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd
Idemitsu Kosan's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Idemitsu Kosan amounted to 13,960,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Idemitsu Kosan decreased by 3.45%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Idemitsu Kosan were 13,487,000 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 increased by 6.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.97%, 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 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 473,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Idemitsu Kosan reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.38% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Idemitsu Kosan use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Idemitsu Kosan's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported 150,015,000 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 2023 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 2022, 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 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported total Scope 3 emissions of 150,015,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 13.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 86.05% 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 38.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Idemitsu Kosan 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Idemitsu Kosan disclose?
In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 123,241,000 tCO₂e (82.15%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 15,504,000 tCO₂e (10.33%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 5,843,000 tCO₂e (3.89%)
Idemitsu Kosan's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Idemitsu Kosan’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,487,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 70,993 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 189.98 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 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 189.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 201.85, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Idemitsu Kosan rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan ranked 10 out of 18 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 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported a total carbon footprint of 163,975,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.93% decrease compared to 2022, 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 91.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.23%. a