Komatsu Ltd
Komatsu's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Komatsu's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Komatsu amounted to 442,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Komatsu decreased by 19.93%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Komatsu's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Komatsu's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Komatsu were 108,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Komatsu's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.63%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Komatsu's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Komatsu reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 267,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 334,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Komatsu reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Komatsu's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 21.23% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Komatsu use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Komatsu reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Komatsu's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Komatsu's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Komatsu reported 30,425,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Komatsu includes a breakdown across 9 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.
Komatsu's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Komatsu reported total Scope 3 emissions of 30,425,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 11.58% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 88.42% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Komatsu reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 46.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Komatsu disclose?
In 2023, Komatsu reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Komatsu's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 26,884,000 tCOâ‚‚e (88.36%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,934,000 tCOâ‚‚e (9.64%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 204,000 tCOâ‚‚e (0.67%)
Komatsu's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Komatsu's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Komatsu reported a total carbon footprint of 30,867,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.36% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Komatsu's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.08%.