PALTAC Corp

Common Name
PALTAC
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
1,478
Ticker
8283
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Paltac Corporation is a prominent distributor in the Japanese consumer goods industry, focusing primarily on cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and daily essentials. As a crucial connector between manufactur...

PALTAC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, PALTAC 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).

PALTAC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind PALTAC’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. PALTAC's Integrated Report 2023
a. PALTAC's Integrated Report 2023
b. PALTAC's Integrated Report 2022
b. PALTAC's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into PALTAC's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PALTAC amounted to 23,496 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PALTAC increased by 7.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

PALTAC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202309501.9 k2.85 k3.8 ktCO2e-12%0%-1%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are PALTAC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of PALTAC were 3,262 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has PALTAC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, PALTAC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), PALTAC's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that PALTAC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are PALTAC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, PALTAC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,234 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has PALTAC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, PALTAC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that PALTAC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), PALTAC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that PALTAC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does PALTAC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, PALTAC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

PALTAC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202306 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into PALTAC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, PALTAC reported 6,190,208 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 2023 disclosure of PALTAC includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

PALTAC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202302 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-2%+15%+20257%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are PALTAC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, PALTAC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,190,208 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 90.61% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.39% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), PALTAC's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20,257.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does PALTAC disclose?

In 2023, PALTAC reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of PALTAC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to PALTAC's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,523,521 tCO₂e (89.23%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 581,197 tCO₂e (9.39%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 36,855 tCO₂e (0.6%)

PALTAC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(89.2%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(9.4%)

Insights into PALTAC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, PALTAC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,262 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,290 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

PALTAC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TNIto EnYear: 2023Scope 1: 30,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,226Scope 1 Intensity: 9.30 tCO2e/$MItoham Yonekyu HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,927Scope 1 Intensity: 28.87 tCO2e/$MUnicharmYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,299Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MKewpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,202Scope 1 Intensity: 17.02 tCO2e/$MKikkomanYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,364Scope 1 Intensity: 22.89 tCO2e/$MNissin Foods HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,840Scope 1 Intensity: 59.30 tCO2e/$MKoseYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,056Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MNichireiYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,682Scope 1 Intensity: 18.37 tCO2e/$MLionYear: 2023Scope 1: 63,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,848Scope 1 Intensity: 22.12 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2022Scope 1: 89,356 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,963Scope 1 Intensity: 30.16 tCO2e/$MRohto PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MYakult HonshaYear: 2022Scope 1: 258,112 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,402Scope 1 Intensity: 75.87 tCO2e/$MNisshin Seifun GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 149,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,678Scope 1 Intensity: 26.24 tCO2e/$MFuji OilYear: 2023Scope 1: 179,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,185Scope 1 Intensity: 42.94 tCO2e/$MJapan TobaccoYear: 2024Scope 1: 320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,126Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2023Scope 1: 90,642 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,589Scope 1 Intensity: 57.04 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,607Scope 1 Intensity: 50.77 tCO2e/$MH2O RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 12.44 tCO2e/$MPola Orbis HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,225Scope 1 Intensity: 1.80 tCO2e/$MPigeonYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,903 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MNNNoevir HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,483 tCO2eRevenue: $M 423Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MKobayashi PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 7.58 tCO2e/$MKaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 503,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,373Scope 1 Intensity: 48.49 tCO2e/$MPALTACYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,262 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,290Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$M

How does PALTAC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, PALTAC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.37 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does PALTAC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, PALTAC ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places PALTAC among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into PALTAC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, PALTAC reported a total carbon footprint of 6,213,704 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11,806.16% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to PALTAC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.33%. a

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