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Japan Post Bank Co Ltd

Common Name
Japan Post Bank
Country
Japan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
11,034
Ticker
7182
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd. is a prominent financial institution in Japan, primarily focused on offering a wide array of banking services. As one of the largest banks in the country, it provides persona...

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
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Japan Post Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2025
a. Japan Post Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2025
b. Japan Post Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024
b. Japan Post Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024
c. Japan Post Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023
c. Japan Post Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023

Insights into Japan Post Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofJapan Post Bank amounted to18,995metric 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 Bankdecreased 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

20192020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-5%-13%-10%-2%-7%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e 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

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 8of 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

201920202021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e-9%+1%+76208%-2%-17%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave 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 tCOâ‚‚e(99.81%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 41,128 tCOâ‚‚e(0.11%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 17,391 tCOâ‚‚e(0.04%)

Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.8%)

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 12,709 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.32 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Japan Post Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00050,0001,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MSFMSKS7MMMizuho Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MAozora BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 95 tCO2eRevenue: $M 794Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MYokohama Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 885 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,892Scope 1 Intensity: 0.47 tCO2e/$MRakuten BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,407,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 605Scope 1 Intensity: 13,905.34 tCO2e/$MSSShizuoka Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,518Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MIyogin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,172 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,078Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MFFFukuoka Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MMMMebuki Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,508 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,661Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MSSSumitomo Mitsui Trust GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,472 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,547Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MJapan Post HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 473,536 tCO2eRevenue: $M 79,122Scope 1 Intensity: 5.98 tCO2e/$MChiba BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,469Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MResona HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,081Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MKKKyoto Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 746Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MShinkin Central BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,548Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MSSSBI HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,993Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MHachijuni Nagano BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,380 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,109Scope 1 Intensity: 3.05 tCO2e/$MKyushu Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,232Scope 1 Intensity: 1.34 tCO2e/$MHirogin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,457 tCO2eRevenue: $M 941Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$M7777 BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 942Scope 1 Intensity: 1.22 tCO2e/$MHokuhoku Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,689 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 3.00 tCO2e/$MSBI Shinsei BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 698 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,992Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MORIXYear: 2025Scope 1: 942,714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,198Scope 1 Intensity: 77.28 tCO2e/$MGunma BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.40 tCO2e/$MJapan Post BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,709Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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