Rakuten Bank Ltd
Rakuten Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Rakuten Bank 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).
Rakuten Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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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Location-Based | 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 Rakuten Bank's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rakuten Bank amounted to 8,408,807 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 Rakuten Bank increased by 79.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Rakuten Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rakuten Bank's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rakuten Bank were 8,407,135 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Rakuten Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Rakuten Bank's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3,412.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rakuten Bank's Scope 1 emissions increased by 79.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Rakuten Bank's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Rakuten Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,672 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Rakuten Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Rakuten Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rakuten Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rakuten Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 21.25% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Rakuten Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Rakuten Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Rakuten Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Rakuten Bank's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Rakuten Bank reported 8,407,135 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 Rakuten Bank includes a breakdown across 8 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.
Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Rakuten Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,407,135 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 1.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Rakuten Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 3,431.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 79.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rakuten Bank disclose?
In 2023, Rakuten Bank reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 8,296,390 tCOâ‚‚e (98.68%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 97,122 tCOâ‚‚e (1.16%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 12,198 tCOâ‚‚e (0.15%)
Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rakuten Bank's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Rakuten Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 16,815,942 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 79.8% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Rakuten Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 50% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 50%.