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Rakuten Group Inc

Common Name
Rakuten Group
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Internet Retail
Employees
30,830
Ticker
4755
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a leading Japanese conglomerate and major player in the global e-commerce and internet services industry. The company's core operations span a wide array of sectors including e-...

Rakuten Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Rakuten Group 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 Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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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 Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Rakuten Group's CDP Report sourced from company’s website 2025
a. Rakuten Group's CDP Report sourced from company’s website 2025
b. Rakuten Group's CDP Report sourced from company’s website 2024
b. Rakuten Group's CDP Report sourced from company’s website 2024
c. Rakuten Group's Annual Report 2023
c. Rakuten Group's Annual Report 2023

Insights into Rakuten Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRakuten Group amounted to389,021metric 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 Rakuten Groupincreased by 14.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Rakuten Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202409501.9 k2.85 k3.8 ktCO2e+6%+71%+22%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Rakuten Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rakuten Group were 3,638 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Rakuten Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Rakuten Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 120.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Rakuten Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 21.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are Rakuten Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Rakuten Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 325,382 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 385,383 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Rakuten Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Rakuten Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 59.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Rakuten Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 14.28% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does Rakuten Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Rakuten Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Rakuten Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240100 k200 k300 k400 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Rakuten Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Rakuten Group reported 11,160,952 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Rakuten Group includes a breakdown across 11of 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

Rakuten Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202403.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e+101%+232%-12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Rakuten Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Rakuten Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,160,952 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 27.02%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 72.98%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Rakuten Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Rakuten Group's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 486.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Rakuten Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ac

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rakuten Group disclose?

In 2024, Rakuten Group reported emissions for 11 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 Rakuten Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Rakuten Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 8,123,682 tCOâ‚‚e(72.79%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,236,074 tCOâ‚‚e(11.07%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 775,768 tCOâ‚‚e(6.95%)

Rakuten Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(11.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(7.0%)Investments(Cat. 15)(72.8%)

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

In 2024, Rakuten Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,638 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 14,517 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.25 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Rakuten Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

21005,000200,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NNTRSNNNitori HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,194 tCO2eRevenue: $M 199Scope 1 Intensity: 136.42 tCO2e/$MRyohin KeikakuYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,376 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,567Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MAisinYear: 2025Scope 1: 491,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,649Scope 1 Intensity: 15.04 tCO2e/$MAskulYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,005Scope 1 Intensity: 0.81 tCO2e/$MNNNiterraYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,058Scope 1 Intensity: 11.29 tCO2e/$MHasekoYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,227Scope 1 Intensity: 6.31 tCO2e/$MUSSYear: 2020Scope 1: 5,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 723Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$MZOZOYear: 2024Scope 1: 34 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,303Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSumitomo ForestryYear: 2023Scope 1: 221,516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,255Scope 1 Intensity: 18.08 tCO2e/$MIida Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,503Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$MTTToyoda GoseiYear: 2024Scope 1: 85,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,073Scope 1 Intensity: 12.02 tCO2e/$MRRRengoYear: 2024Scope 1: 535,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,948Scope 1 Intensity: 89.94 tCO2e/$MMercariYear: 2025Scope 1: 576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,337Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MNippon Sheet GlassYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,817,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,497Scope 1 Intensity: 512.42 tCO2e/$MKoito ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,275Scope 1 Intensity: 7.46 tCO2e/$MBandai Namco HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Electric IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,073Scope 1 Intensity: 9.15 tCO2e/$MMonotaROYear: 2024Scope 1: 3 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,875Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MBridgestoneYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,509,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,218Scope 1 Intensity: 53.49 tCO2e/$MSSSuzuki MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 410,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,377Scope 1 Intensity: 11.59 tCO2e/$MMizunoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,076 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,517Scope 1 Intensity: 2.69 tCO2e/$MSankyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,181Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MLYYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,984Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MYamaha MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,689 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,409Scope 1 Intensity: 8.15 tCO2e/$MSekisui HouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,919 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,337Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MRakuten GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,517Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Rakuten Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.25 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.17, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Rakuten Group ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Rakuten Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Rakuten Group reported a total carbon footprint of 11,549,973 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.39% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.abc

The largest contributor to Rakuten Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.34%.a

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