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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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).

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.

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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are Mitsui & Co's Scope 2 emissions?

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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 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.

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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 98,847,000 tCOâ‚‚e (49.34%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 33,470,000 tCOâ‚‚e (16.71%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 30,993,000 tCOâ‚‚e (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 Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Mitsui & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 203,378,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.

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