Mizuho Financial Group Inc
Mizuho Financial Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
Mizuho Financial Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 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 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mizuho Financial Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mizuho Financial Group amounted to 148,768 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 Mizuho Financial Group decreased by 4.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mizuho Financial Group were 10,427 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48,047 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 138,341 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Mizuho Financial Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mizuho Financial Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Mizuho Financial Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Mizuho Financial Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group reported 640,389 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 Mizuho Financial Group includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 640,389 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Mizuho Financial Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 99.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 98.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mizuho Financial Group disclose?
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 636,713 tCO₂e (99.43%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,676 tCO₂e (0.57%)
Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mizuho Financial Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,427 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,618 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Mizuho Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mizuho Financial Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.09 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Mizuho Financial Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Mizuho Financial Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Mizuho Financial Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Mizuho Financial Group reported a total carbon footprint of 789,157 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 98.23% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Mizuho Financial Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.15% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 17.53%. a