Iwatani Corp

Common Name
Iwatani
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
11,859
Ticker
8088
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Iwatani Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation primarily engaged in the manufacture and supply of gas-related products and services. It plays a critical role in serving various industries...

Iwatani's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Iwatani 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).

Iwatani has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Iwatani’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Iwatani's Integrated Report 2024
a. Iwatani's Integrated Report 2024
b. Iwatani's Integrated Report 2023
b. Iwatani's Integrated Report 2023
c. Iwatani's Integrated Report 2022
c. Iwatani's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Iwatani's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Iwatani amounted to 426,000 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 Iwatani increased by 10.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Iwatani's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e+117%+4%+45%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Iwatani's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Iwatani were 116,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Iwatani reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Iwatani's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 208.77%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2022), Iwatani's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.16%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Iwatani's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Iwatani reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 310,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

What methodology does Iwatani use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Iwatani reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Iwatani's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Iwatani's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Iwatani reported 11,691,000 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 Iwatani includes a breakdown across 10 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

Iwatani's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202303 M6 M9 M12 MtCO2e+3%+22%+9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Iwatani's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Iwatani reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,691,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 37.86% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 62.14% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Iwatani's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Iwatani 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Iwatani disclose?

In 2023, Iwatani reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Iwatani's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Iwatani's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 5,731,000 tCO₂e (49.04%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,209,000 tCO₂e (36.01%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 1,531,000 tCO₂e (13.1%)

Iwatani's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(36.0%)Investments(Cat. 15)(13.1%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(49.0%)

Insights into Iwatani’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Iwatani reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 116,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,804 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Iwatani's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00050,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101002,00020,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HKKTMitsui KinzokuYear: 2023Scope 1: 804,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,895Scope 1 Intensity: 164.26 tCO2e/$MNichiasYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 60.41 tCO2e/$MMitsui & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,637,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 87,988Scope 1 Intensity: 29.97 tCO2e/$MKyushu RailwayYear: 2025Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,030Scope 1 Intensity: 42.90 tCO2e/$MTOPPAN HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 257,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,303Scope 1 Intensity: 20.89 tCO2e/$MItochuYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,087,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 98,186Scope 1 Intensity: 11.07 tCO2e/$MHHHankyu Hanshin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,269Scope 1 Intensity: 14.23 tCO2e/$MTeijinYear: 2022Scope 1: 750,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,589Scope 1 Intensity: 98.82 tCO2e/$MAica KogyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,529 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,817Scope 1 Intensity: 36.06 tCO2e/$MMitsubishiYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,537,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 129,210Scope 1 Intensity: 158.94 tCO2e/$MSotetsu HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,882 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,874Scope 1 Intensity: 21.81 tCO2e/$MDai Nippon PrintingYear: 2024Scope 1: 323,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,408Scope 1 Intensity: 34.33 tCO2e/$MKKKintetsu Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 126,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,719Scope 1 Intensity: 10.81 tCO2e/$MMarubeniYear: 2024Scope 1: 948,825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,877Scope 1 Intensity: 19.82 tCO2e/$MKeioYear: 2024Scope 1: 81,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,699Scope 1 Intensity: 30.07 tCO2e/$MSojitzYear: 2023Scope 1: 577,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,617Scope 1 Intensity: 31.02 tCO2e/$MSekisui ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 183,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,328Scope 1 Intensity: 19.62 tCO2e/$MFujifilm HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 534,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,464Scope 1 Intensity: 24.88 tCO2e/$MNS SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 94 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17Scope 1 Intensity: 5.68 tCO2e/$MKKKeihan HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 60,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,952Scope 1 Intensity: 31.07 tCO2e/$MKeikyuYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,899Scope 1 Intensity: 33.76 tCO2e/$MHitachiYear: 2024Scope 1: 390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,241Scope 1 Intensity: 6.07 tCO2e/$MTTTokyo MetroYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,593Scope 1 Intensity: 1.54 tCO2e/$MIwataniYear: 2023Scope 1: 116,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,804Scope 1 Intensity: 17.05 tCO2e/$M

How does Iwatani's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Iwatani reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 29.97 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Iwatani rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Iwatani ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Iwatani is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Iwatani's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Iwatani reported a total carbon footprint of 12,117,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.66% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Iwatani's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.56%. a

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