Mizuho Financial Group Inc

Common Name
Mizuho Financial Group
Country
Japan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
52,554
Ticker
8411
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a major Japanese financial institution that provides a comprehensive range of financial services. As a prominent holding company, its primary purpose is to oversee and ...

Mizuho Financial Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2021, Mizuho Financial Group 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).

However, Mizuho Financial Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into Mizuho Financial Group's Operational Emissions

In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mizuho Financial Group amounted to 203,000 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mizuho Financial Group decreased by 50.37%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mizuho Financial Group were 200,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Compared to the previous year (2020), Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 50%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2021, Mizuho Financial Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Mizuho Financial Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2020), Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 66.67% in 2021, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does Mizuho Financial Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2021, Mizuho Financial Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Mizuho Financial Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2021, Mizuho Financial Group reported 1,400,000 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 2021 disclosure of Mizuho Financial Group includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2020, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2021, Mizuho Financial Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,400,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Compared to the previous year (2020), Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 70.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

Insights into Mizuho Financial Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2021, Mizuho Financial Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,603,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 68.62% decrease compared to 2020, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Mizuho Financial Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12.48%.

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