Mitsui & Co Ltd

Common Name
Mitsui & Co
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
56,400
Ticker
8031
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is a diversified multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, known for its extensive global trading and investment operations. The company's primary function is to enga...

Mitsui & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Mitsui & Co 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).

Mitsui & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind Mitsui & Co’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Mitsui & Co's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Mitsui & Co's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Mitsui & Co's Sustainability Report 2021
b. Mitsui & Co's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Mitsui & Co's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsui & Co amounted to 3,049,000 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 Mitsui & Co decreased by 10.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Mitsui & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401 M2 M3 M4 MtCO2e+3%+17%-3%-20%-12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mitsui & Co's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mitsui & Co were 2,637,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Mitsui & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Mitsui & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Mitsui & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Mitsui & Co's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 412,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Mitsui & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Mitsui & Co's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 29.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

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

What methodology does Mitsui & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Mitsui & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Mitsui & Co's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported 200,329,000 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 Mitsui & Co includes a breakdown across 12 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

Mitsui & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024055 M110 M165 M220 MtCO2e+61527%+9%+3%+431%+5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mitsui & Co's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 200,329,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 19.41% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.59% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Mitsui & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Mitsui & Co's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 385,148.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mitsui & Co disclose?

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported emissions for 12 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 Mitsui & Co's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Mitsui & Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 98,847,000 tCO₂e (49.34%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 33,470,000 tCO₂e (16.71%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 30,993,000 tCO₂e (15.47%)

Mitsui & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(49.3%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(16.7%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(15.5%)

Insights into Mitsui & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,637,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 87,988 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 29.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Mitsui & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

550020,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101002,00020,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HKKToyota TsushoYear: 2023Scope 1: 291,509 tCO2eRevenue: $M 73,938Scope 1 Intensity: 3.94 tCO2e/$MNichiasYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 60.41 tCO2e/$MKyushu RailwayYear: 2025Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,030Scope 1 Intensity: 42.90 tCO2e/$MTOPPAN HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 257,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,303Scope 1 Intensity: 20.89 tCO2e/$MItochuYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,087,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 98,186Scope 1 Intensity: 11.07 tCO2e/$MHHHankyu Hanshin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,269Scope 1 Intensity: 14.23 tCO2e/$MTeijinYear: 2022Scope 1: 750,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,589Scope 1 Intensity: 98.82 tCO2e/$MAica KogyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,529 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,817Scope 1 Intensity: 36.06 tCO2e/$MMitsubishiYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,537,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 129,210Scope 1 Intensity: 158.94 tCO2e/$MSotetsu HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,882 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,874Scope 1 Intensity: 21.81 tCO2e/$MDai Nippon PrintingYear: 2024Scope 1: 323,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,408Scope 1 Intensity: 34.33 tCO2e/$MKKKintetsu Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 126,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,719Scope 1 Intensity: 10.81 tCO2e/$MMarubeniYear: 2024Scope 1: 948,825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,877Scope 1 Intensity: 19.82 tCO2e/$MKeioYear: 2024Scope 1: 81,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,699Scope 1 Intensity: 30.07 tCO2e/$MSojitzYear: 2023Scope 1: 577,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,617Scope 1 Intensity: 31.02 tCO2e/$MSekisui ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 183,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,328Scope 1 Intensity: 19.62 tCO2e/$MFujifilm HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 534,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,464Scope 1 Intensity: 24.88 tCO2e/$MNS SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 94 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17Scope 1 Intensity: 5.68 tCO2e/$MKKKeihan HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 60,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,952Scope 1 Intensity: 31.07 tCO2e/$MKeikyuYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,899Scope 1 Intensity: 33.76 tCO2e/$MHitachiYear: 2024Scope 1: 390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,241Scope 1 Intensity: 6.07 tCO2e/$MDeNAYear: 2023Scope 1: 10 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,010Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MMitsui & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,637,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 87,988Scope 1 Intensity: 29.97 tCO2e/$M

How does Mitsui & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 29.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 23.34 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Mitsui & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Mitsui & Co ranked 13 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Mitsui & Co's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 203,378,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.33% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Mitsui & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.3%. a

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