Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd
Japan Post Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Japan Post Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Post Holdings amounted to 953,968 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 Holdings decreased by 6.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Japan Post Holdings were 473,535.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Japan Post Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Japan Post Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Japan Post Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 480,432.1 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
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 21.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What methodology does Japan Post Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
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 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported 2,780,918.3 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 2024 disclosure of Japan Post Holdings includes a breakdown across 11 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. a
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 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,780,918.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.11% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.89% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Japan Post Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 133.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Post Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Japan Post Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported emissions for 11 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 Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,777,281.2 tCO₂e (63.91%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 490,125.8 tCO₂e (17.62%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 205,683.8 tCO₂e (7.4%)
Japan Post Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Japan Post Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 473,535.9 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 79,122 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Japan Post Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Japan Post Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.09 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Japan Post Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Japan Post Holdings ranked 23 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 Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Japan Post Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 3,734,886.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.64% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Japan Post Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.86%. a