Kubota Corp

Common Name
Kubota
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
Employees
52,094
Ticker
6326
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kubota Corporation is a prominent manufacturer in the global machinery industry, best known for its comprehensive range of agricultural equipment, engines, and construction machinery. Established in 1...

Kubota's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kubota 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).

Kubota has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Kubota’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Kubota's ESG Report 2025
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b. Kubota's ESG Report 2022
b. Kubota's ESG Report 2022

Insights into Kubota's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kubota amounted to 532,000 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 Kubota decreased by 5%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Kubota's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e-6%+6%-2%-6%-14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kubota's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kubota were 243,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Kubota reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kubota's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kubota's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Kubota's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kubota reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 289,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Kubota reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kubota's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kubota 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kubota's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kubota 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Kubota use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Kubota reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Kubota's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kubota's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Kubota reported 40,419,000 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 Kubota 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

Kubota's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e+5%+29%+28%0%-4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kubota's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Kubota reported total Scope 3 emissions of 40,419,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 12.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 87.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Kubota reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kubota's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 64.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kubota's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kubota 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kubota disclose?

In 2024, Kubota 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 Kubota's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Kubota's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 35,083,000 tCO₂e (86.8%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,891,000 tCO₂e (9.63%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 721,000 tCO₂e (1.78%)

Kubota's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(86.8%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(1.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(9.6%)

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

In 2024, Kubota reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 243,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,213 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Kubota's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0002,00010,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HTSeibu HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 149 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,000Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MYamato HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 659,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,699Scope 1 Intensity: 44.87 tCO2e/$MMitsui O.S.K. LinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,428,320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,750Scope 1 Intensity: 970.12 tCO2e/$MFurukawa ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,977Scope 1 Intensity: 15.48 tCO2e/$MKyoceraYear: 2023Scope 1: 122,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,205Scope 1 Intensity: 8.07 tCO2e/$MFujikuraYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,054Scope 1 Intensity: 3.33 tCO2e/$MNippon Yusen KKYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,140,236 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,764Scope 1 Intensity: 706.71 tCO2e/$MKomatsuYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,523Scope 1 Intensity: 3.68 tCO2e/$MTaiseiYear: 2023Scope 1: 151,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.24 tCO2e/$MTokyo CenturyYear: 2023Scope 1: 919,706 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,947Scope 1 Intensity: 92.46 tCO2e/$MTOPPAN HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 257,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,303Scope 1 Intensity: 20.89 tCO2e/$MKawasaki Heavy IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 142,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,211Scope 1 Intensity: 11.66 tCO2e/$MHHHankyu Hanshin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,269Scope 1 Intensity: 14.23 tCO2e/$MFuji ElectricYear: 2023Scope 1: 140,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,578Scope 1 Intensity: 18.47 tCO2e/$MDai Nippon PrintingYear: 2024Scope 1: 323,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,408Scope 1 Intensity: 34.33 tCO2e/$MTTToyota IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 197,387 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,312Scope 1 Intensity: 7.80 tCO2e/$MHitachi Construction MachineryYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,284Scope 1 Intensity: 7.66 tCO2e/$MHino MotorsYear: 2022Scope 1: 13,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,963Scope 1 Intensity: 1,145.22 tCO2e/$MSojitzYear: 2023Scope 1: 577,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,617Scope 1 Intensity: 31.02 tCO2e/$MSekisui ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 183,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,328Scope 1 Intensity: 19.62 tCO2e/$MSecomYear: 2023Scope 1: 53,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,268Scope 1 Intensity: 6.52 tCO2e/$MObayashiYear: 2024Scope 1: 265,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,354Scope 1 Intensity: 17.31 tCO2e/$MJapan AirlinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,720,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,908Scope 1 Intensity: 891.10 tCO2e/$MEast Japan RailwayYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,520,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,059Scope 1 Intensity: 84.17 tCO2e/$MKubotaYear: 2024Scope 1: 243,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,213Scope 1 Intensity: 12.65 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Kubota reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.89 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, Kubota ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Kubota is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Kubota's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Kubota reported a total carbon footprint of 40,951,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.47% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Kubota's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.71%. a

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