Kokusai Electric Corp
Kokusai Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kokusai Electric 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).
Kokusai Electric 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kokusai Electric's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kokusai Electric amounted to 26,848 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 Kokusai Electric increased by 21.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Kokusai Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kokusai Electric's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kokusai Electric were 1,403 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Kokusai Electric reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kokusai Electric's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 36.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kokusai Electric's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.71%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Kokusai Electric's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kokusai Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,791 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 25,445 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Kokusai Electric reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kokusai Electric's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 43.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kokusai Electric's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 23.65% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Kokusai Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kokusai Electric reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kokusai Electric's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kokusai Electric's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kokusai Electric reported 1,173,395 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 Kokusai Electric includes a breakdown across 1 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
Kokusai Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kokusai Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kokusai Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,173,395 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Kokusai Electric reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kokusai Electric's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 19.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kokusai Electric's Scope 3 emissions increased by 45.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kokusai Electric disclose?
In 2024, Kokusai Electric 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 Kokusai Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kokusai Electric's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 989,468 tCO₂e (100%)
Kokusai Electric's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kokusai Electric’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kokusai Electric reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,403 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,194 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.17 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Kokusai Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kokusai Electric's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kokusai Electric reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.74, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kokusai Electric rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kokusai Electric ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Kokusai Electric is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Kokusai Electric's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kokusai Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 1,200,243 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 44.93% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Kokusai Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.12%.a