Komatsu Ltd
Komatsu's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Komatsu 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).
Komatsu has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 |
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Market-Based | 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.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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.  c | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
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 Komatsu's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Komatsu amounted to 400,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Komatsu decreased by 6.32%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Komatsu's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Komatsu's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Komatsu were 94,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Komatsu's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Komatsu's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Komatsu reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 292,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 306,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Komatsu reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Komatsu's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Komatsu 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Komatsu use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Komatsu reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Komatsu's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Komatsu's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Komatsu reported 28,509,000 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 2024 disclosure of Komatsu includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Komatsu's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Komatsu reported total Scope 3 emissions of 28,509,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 11.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 88.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Komatsu reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 36.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Komatsu 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Komatsu disclose?
In 2024, Komatsu reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 25,160,000 tCO₂e (88.57%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,703,000 tCO₂e (9.51%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 206,000 tCO₂e (0.73%)
Komatsu's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Komatsu’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Komatsu reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 94,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 25,523 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Komatsu's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Komatsu's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Komatsu reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.93 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Komatsu rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Komatsu ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Komatsu is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Komatsu's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Komatsu reported a total carbon footprint of 28,909,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.3% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Komatsu's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.06%. a