Japan Post Bank Co Ltd
Japan Post Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Japan Post Bank 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).
Japan Post Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Japan Post Bank's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Post Bank amounted to 18,995 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 Japan Post Bank decreased by 19.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Japan Post Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Post Bank's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Japan Post Bank were 4,007 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Japan Post Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Bank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Japan Post Bank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Japan Post Bank's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,988 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Japan Post Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Japan Post Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 22.38% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Japan Post Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Japan Post Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Japan Post Bank's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported 39,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.b
The 2024 disclosure of Japan Post Bank includes a breakdown across 8 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.b
Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 39,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).b
Approximately 0.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.82% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.b
Has Japan Post Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 56,719.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.bc
Compared to the previous year (2023), Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Japan Post Bank disclose?
In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.ab
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions were:ab
- Investments (Cat. 15): 39,000,000 tCO₂e (99.81%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 41,128 tCO₂e (0.11%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 17,391 tCO₂e (0.04%)
Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Japan Post Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,007 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,709 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.32 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Japan Post Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Japan Post Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.34, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Japan Post Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Japan Post Bank ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Japan Post Bank among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Japan Post Bank's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 39,018,995 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.02% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Japan Post Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.04%.ab