Obayashi Corp
Obayashi's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Obayashi 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).
Obayashi has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Obayashi's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Obayashi amounted to 243,500 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Obayashi decreased by 14.92%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Obayashi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Obayashi's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Obayashi were 219,700 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Obayashi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Obayashi's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Obayashi's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Obayashi's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Obayashi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,800 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Obayashi reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Obayashi's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 79.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Obayashi's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 53.7% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Obayashi use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Obayashi reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Obayashi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Obayashi's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Obayashi reported 4,037,800 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 2023 disclosure of Obayashi includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Obayashi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Obayashi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,037,800 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 51.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Obayashi reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Obayashi 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Obayashi disclose?
In 2023, Obayashi reported emissions for 15 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 Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,895,000 tCOâ‚‚e (46.93%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,839,100 tCOâ‚‚e (45.55%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 84,900 tCOâ‚‚e (2.1%)
Obayashi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Obayashi's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Obayashi reported a total carbon footprint of 4,281,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.24% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Obayashi's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.13%.