Itochu Corp
Itochu's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Itochu 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).
Itochu has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Itochu's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Itochu amounted to 1,766,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Itochu decreased by 19.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Itochu's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Itochu's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Itochu were 1,166,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Itochu's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Itochu's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Itochu reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 600,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Itochu reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Itochu's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Itochu 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Itochu's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 16.22% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Itochu use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Itochu reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Itochu's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Itochu's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Itochu reported 2,337,000 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 Itochu includes a breakdown across 7 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.
Itochu's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Itochu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Itochu reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,337,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 56.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 43.86% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Itochu reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Itochu's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 304.68%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Itochu's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Itochu 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Itochu disclose?
In 2023, Itochu reported emissions for 7 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 Itochu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Itochu's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 1,025,000 tCOâ‚‚e (43.86%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 598,000 tCOâ‚‚e (25.59%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 342,000 tCOâ‚‚e (14.63%)
Itochu's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Itochu's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Itochu reported a total carbon footprint of 4,103,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.09% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Itochu's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 56.96% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 28.42%.