Kubota Corp
Kubota's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Kubota's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kubota amounted to 560,000 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 Kubota decreased by 4.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kubota's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kubota's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kubota were 284,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kubota reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kubota's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kubota's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kubota's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kubota reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 276,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Kubota reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kubota's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 13.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Kubota use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kubota reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Kubota's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kubota's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kubota reported 42,306,000 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 Kubota includes a breakdown across 15 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.
Kubota's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kubota's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kubota reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,306,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 12.08% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 87.92% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kubota reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kubota's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 72.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kubota's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kubota 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kubota disclose?
In 2023, Kubota reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Kubota's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 36,787,000 tCOâ‚‚e (86.96%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,191,000 tCOâ‚‚e (9.91%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 492,000 tCOâ‚‚e (1.16%)
Kubota's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kubota's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kubota reported a total carbon footprint of 42,866,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.48% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kubota's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.66%.