Japan Post Insurance Co Ltd
Japan Post Insurance's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Japan Post Insurance 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 Insurance has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Japan Post Insurance's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Post Insurance amounted to 22,054 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 Insurance increased by 3.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Japan Post Insurance's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Post Insurance's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Japan Post Insurance were 10,494.2 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Japan Post Insurance reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Insurance's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 136.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Insurance's Scope 1 emissions increased by 15.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Japan Post Insurance's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Japan Post Insurance reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,559.8 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Japan Post Insurance reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Insurance's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 20.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Insurance's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Post Insurance 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Japan Post Insurance use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Japan Post Insurance reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Japan Post Insurance's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Japan Post Insurance's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Japan Post Insurance reported 15,679.8 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 Insurance includes a breakdown across 6 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.
Japan Post Insurance's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Post Insurance's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Japan Post Insurance reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,679.8 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.49% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Post Insurance's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Post Insurance 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Japan Post Insurance disclose?
In 2023, Japan Post Insurance reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Japan Post Insurance's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Japan Post Insurance's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,855.8 tCOâ‚‚e (43.72%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,081 tCOâ‚‚e (26.03%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,391.3 tCOâ‚‚e (15.25%)
Japan Post Insurance's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Japan Post Insurance's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Japan Post Insurance reported a total carbon footprint of 37,733.8 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.22% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Japan Post Insurance's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 41.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 30.64%.