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Kadokawa Corp

Common Name
Kadokawa
Country
Japan
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing
Employees
6,967
Ticker
9468
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kadokawa Corporation is a prominent player in the Japanese entertainment and media industry, primarily functioning as a publisher and producer of a diverse array of content. Its extensive portfolio in...

Kadokawa's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Kadokawa 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Kadokawa has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Kadokawa's Integrated Report 2025
a. Kadokawa's Integrated Report 2025

Insights into Kadokawa's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKadokawa amounted to2,237metric 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 Kadokawadecreased by 50.37%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Kadokawa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230255075100tCO2e+78%+30%-39%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kadokawa's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kadokawa were 51 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Kadokawa reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Kadokawa's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 41.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2022), Kadokawa's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 38.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Kadokawa's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Kadokawa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,186 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Kadokawa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Kadokawa's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 41.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2022), Kadokawa's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 50.59% 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 Kadokawa use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Kadokawa reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Kadokawa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kadokawa’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Kadokawa reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,917 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.03 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Kadokawa's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51002,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TWTV Asahi HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,033Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MKoei Tecmo HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 589Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MKakaku.comYear: 2023Scope 1: 9 tCO2eRevenue: $M 457Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MTTToeiYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,501 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,131Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MHakuhodo DY HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 369 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,254Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MSoftBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,485 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,174Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MCyberAgentYear: 2024Scope 1: 289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,623Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MTBS HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,311 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,604Scope 1 Intensity: 7.03 tCO2e/$MSega Sammy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,883 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,096Scope 1 Intensity: 1.90 tCO2e/$MRecruit HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,749Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MInternet Initiative JapanYear: 2024Scope 1: 516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,823Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MKDDIYear: 2025Scope 1: 25,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,465Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MSKY Perfect JSAT HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31 tCO2eRevenue: $M 805Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MSoftBank GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 44,622Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MWWWeathernewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 29 tCO2eRevenue: $M 142Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MNippon Television HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,330Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MGMO Internet GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,768Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MMazda MotorYear: 2025Scope 1: 119,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,467Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MNTTYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,315Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MNintendoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,411 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MKonami GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,416 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,811Scope 1 Intensity: 12.24 tCO2e/$MToho Co Ltd (Tokyo)Year: 2024Scope 1: 5,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,881Scope 1 Intensity: 2.92 tCO2e/$MDentsu GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,988Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MKadokawaYear: 2023Scope 1: 51 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,917Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$M

How does Kadokawa's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Kadokawa reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.03 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Kadokawa rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Kadokawa ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Kadokawa among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

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