Rakuten Bank Ltd

Common Name
Rakuten Bank
Country
Japan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
1,076
Ticker
5838
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Rakuten Bank Ltd. is a prominent financial services entity in Japan, operating primarily as an online banking institution. A subsidiary of Rakuten Group, well-known for its e-commerce and digital ecos...

Rakuten Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Rakuten Bank completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Rakuten Bank has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Rakuten Bank’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Rakuten Bank's Integrated Report 2025
a. Rakuten Bank's Integrated Report 2025
b. Rakuten Bank's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023
b. Rakuten Bank's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into Rakuten Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rakuten Bank amounted to 2,046 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rakuten Bank decreased by 99.98%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

What are Rakuten Bank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Rakuten Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,046 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Rakuten Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Rakuten Bank's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 29.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Rakuten Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 22.37% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b

What methodology does Rakuten Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Rakuten Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Rakuten Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202505501.1 k1.65 k2.2 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Rakuten Bank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Rakuten Bank reported 8,837,652 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 2025 disclosure of Rakuten Bank includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202502.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+1864%+80%+5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Rakuten Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,837,652 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Rakuten Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 3,612.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Rakuten Bank's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rakuten Bank 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

Insights into Rakuten Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Rakuten Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,407,135 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 605 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13,905.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. b

Rakuten Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00050,0001,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MSFMSKS7MMMizuho Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MAozora BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 95 tCO2eRevenue: $M 794Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MYokohama Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 782 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,004Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MSSShizuoka Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,518Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MIyogin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,172 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,078Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MFFFukuoka Financial GroupYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,834 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,003Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MMMMebuki Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,742 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,200Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MSSSumitomo Mitsui Trust GroupYear: 2022Scope 1: 5,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,493Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MAcomYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,317 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,946Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MJapan Post HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 473,536 tCO2eRevenue: $M 79,122Scope 1 Intensity: 5.98 tCO2e/$MJapan Exchange GroupYear: 2022Scope 1: 824 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,112Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MChiba BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,469Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MResona HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,081Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MKKKyoto Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 746Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MShinkin Central BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,548Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MSSSBI HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,993Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MJapan Post BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,301 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,852Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MHachijuni BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,310Scope 1 Intensity: 1.81 tCO2e/$MKyushu Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,434Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MHirogin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,457 tCO2eRevenue: $M 941Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$M7777 BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 942Scope 1 Intensity: 1.22 tCO2e/$MHokuhoku Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,689 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 3.00 tCO2e/$MGunma BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.40 tCO2e/$MRakuten BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,407,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 605Scope 1 Intensity: 13,905.34 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Rakuten Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13,905.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.09 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. b

Where does Rakuten Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Rakuten Bank ranked 24 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). b

This places Rakuten Bank among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. b

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