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 2023, 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 7 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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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 2023
a. Japan Post Bank's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023

Insights into Japan Post Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Post Bank amounted to 23,578 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 Japan Post Bank decreased by 45.41%, 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

2019202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-5%-13%-10%-3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Japan Post Bank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Japan Post Bank were 4,301 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 26.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Bank's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.52%, 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 2023, Japan Post Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,277 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Japan Post Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 50.3% in 2023, 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 2023, Japan Post Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Japan Post Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Japan Post Bank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Japan Post Bank reported 61,519 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 Japan Post Bank 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. a

Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-9%+12%+4%-15%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Japan Post Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 61,519 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 99.9% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.1% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Japan Post Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 10.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Japan Post Bank disclose?

In 2023, Japan Post Bank 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 Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 41,582 tCO₂e (67.59%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,264 tCO₂e (10.18%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 4,406 tCO₂e (7.16%)

Japan Post Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(7.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(67.6%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(10.2%)

Insights into Japan Post Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Japan Post Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,301 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,852 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.36 tCO₂e 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: 2023Scope 1: 782 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,004Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$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: 2022Scope 1: 2,834 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,003Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MMMMebuki Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,742 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,200Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MSSSumitomo Mitsui Trust GroupYear: 2022Scope 1: 5,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,493Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MJapan Post HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 473,536 tCO2eRevenue: $M 79,122Scope 1 Intensity: 5.98 tCO2e/$MChiba BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,469Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MDai-ichi Life HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,068 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69,256Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$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 BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,310Scope 1 Intensity: 1.81 tCO2e/$MNomura HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,085Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MKyushu Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,434Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 3.00 tCO2e/$MGunma BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.40 tCO2e/$MJapan Post BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,301 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,852Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$M

How does Japan Post Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Japan Post Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.09 , 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 2023, Japan Post Bank ranked 4 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 2023, Japan Post Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 85,097 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 26.37% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Japan Post Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 22.65%. a

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