Obayashi Corp
Obayashi's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 |
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 Obayashi's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Obayashi amounted to 285,200 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 Obayashi increased by 5.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Obayashi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Obayashi's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Obayashi were 265,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Obayashi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Obayashi's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Obayashi's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Obayashi's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Obayashi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,500 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
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 83.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Obayashi's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 20.41% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Obayashi use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Obayashi reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Obayashi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Obayashi's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Obayashi reported 4,605,800 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 Obayashi includes a breakdown across 15 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
Obayashi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Obayashi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,605,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 29.12% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 70.88% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Obayashi reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Obayashi 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Obayashi disclose?
In 2024, Obayashi reported emissions for 15 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 Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Obayashi's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,162,700 tCO₂e (68.67%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,059,200 tCO₂e (23%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 110,400 tCO₂e (2.4%)
Obayashi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Obayashi’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Obayashi reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 265,700 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,354 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Obayashi's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Obayashi's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Obayashi reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.38 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Obayashi rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Obayashi ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Obayashi is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Obayashi's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Obayashi reported a total carbon footprint of 4,891,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.14% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Obayashi's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.43%. a