Japan Tobacco Inc
Japan Tobacco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Japan Tobacco 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 Tobacco has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Japan Tobacco's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Japan Tobacco amounted to 582,000 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 Tobacco decreased by 5.54%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Japan Tobacco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Tobacco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Japan Tobacco were 342,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Japan Tobacco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Tobacco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Tobacco's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Tobacco's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
What are Japan Tobacco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 240,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Japan Tobacco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Tobacco's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 34.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
What methodology does Japan Tobacco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Japan Tobacco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Japan Tobacco's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported 6,466,000 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 Tobacco includes a breakdown across 1 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 Tobacco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Japan Tobacco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,466,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Japan Tobacco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Japan Tobacco's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Japan Tobacco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Japan Tobacco's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Japan Tobacco disclose?
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Japan Tobacco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Japan Tobacco's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,466,000 tCO₂e (100%)
Japan Tobacco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Japan Tobacco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported a total carbon footprint of 7,048,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.99% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Japan Tobacco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.85%. a