KDDI Corp
KDDI's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, KDDI 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).
KDDI has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  a | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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. | 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 KDDI's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KDDI amounted to 647,373 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 KDDI decreased by 56.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
KDDI's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KDDI's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of KDDI were 5,451 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has KDDI reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KDDI's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 78.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), KDDI's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are KDDI's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, KDDI reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 641,922 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
What methodology does KDDI use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, KDDI reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
KDDI's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into KDDI's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, KDDI reported 4,974,398 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 KDDI includes a breakdown across 15 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
KDDI's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KDDI's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, KDDI reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,974,398 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.71% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.29% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has KDDI reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, KDDI's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), KDDI's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that KDDI 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KDDI disclose?
In 2024, KDDI reported emissions for 15 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 KDDI's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to KDDI's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,251,795 tCO₂e (65.37%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,477,618 tCO₂e (29.7%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 117,113 tCO₂e (2.35%)
KDDI's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KDDI’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, KDDI reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,451 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 37,986 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
KDDI's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does KDDI's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, KDDI reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.68 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does KDDI rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, KDDI ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places KDDI among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into KDDI's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, KDDI reported a total carbon footprint of 5,621,771 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.5% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to KDDI's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.42%. a