Itochu Corp
Itochu's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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.
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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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Itochu's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Itochu amounted to 1,729,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Itochu increased by 2.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Itochu's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Itochu's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Itochu were 1,087,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Itochu's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Itochu's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Itochu reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 642,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
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. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Itochu's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Itochu 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Itochu use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Itochu reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Itochu's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Itochu's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Itochu reported 2,412,000 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 2025 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 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Itochu's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Itochu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Itochu reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,412,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 57.75% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 42.25% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Itochu reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Itochu's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 317.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Itochu's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Itochu 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Itochu disclose?
In 2025, Itochu reported emissions for 7 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 Itochu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Itochu's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 1,019,000 tCO₂e (42.25%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 626,000 tCO₂e (25.95%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 381,000 tCO₂e (15.8%)
Itochu's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Itochu’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Itochu reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,087,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 98,186 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Itochu's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Itochu's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Itochu reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27.42 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Itochu rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Itochu ranked 6 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Itochu is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Itochu's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Itochu reported a total carbon footprint of 4,141,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.5% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Itochu's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 26.25%. a