Mitsubishi Corp
Mitsubishi's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Mitsubishi 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).
Mitsubishi has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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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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 Mitsubishi's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsubishi amounted to 22,081,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsubishi decreased by 2.35%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Mitsubishi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mitsubishi's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mitsubishi were 20,537,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Mitsubishi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mitsubishi's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 297.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mitsubishi's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Mitsubishi's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Mitsubishi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,544,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Mitsubishi reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mitsubishi's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 11.57% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Mitsubishi use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Mitsubishi reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Mitsubishi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Mitsubishi's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Mitsubishi reported 369,885,000 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 2024 disclosure of Mitsubishi includes a breakdown across 3 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.
Mitsubishi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mitsubishi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Mitsubishi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 369,885,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mitsubishi's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mitsubishi disclose?
In 2024, Mitsubishi reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Mitsubishi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Mitsubishi's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 353,449,000 tCOâ‚‚e (95.56%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 16,395,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.43%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 41,000 tCOâ‚‚e (0.01%)
Mitsubishi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mitsubishi's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Mitsubishi reported a total carbon footprint of 391,966,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.71% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Mitsubishi's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.24%.