Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd
Japan Post Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings 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 Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Japan Post Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Post Holdings amounted to 1,025,800.1 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Post Holdings decreased by 6.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Japan Post Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Post Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Japan Post Holdings were 508,484.8 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Japan Post Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Japan Post Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 517,315.3 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Japan Post Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 15.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Post Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Japan Post Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Japan Post Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Japan Post Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings reported 3,079,317.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Japan Post Holdings includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,079,317.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.76% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.24% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Japan Post Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 155.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 29.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Japan Post Holdings disclose?
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,080,301.9 tCOâ‚‚e (35.08%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 759,347.8 tCOâ‚‚e (24.66%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 441,527 tCOâ‚‚e (14.34%)
Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Japan Post Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 4,105,117.2 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.8% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Japan Post Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.6%.