Rakuten Group Inc
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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rakuten Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rakuten Group amounted to 389,021 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 Rakuten Group increased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 385,383 tCO₂e 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
- 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 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 Rakuten Group includes a breakdown across 11 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
Rakuten Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 emissions have 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 tCO₂e (72.79%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,236,074 tCO₂e (11.07%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 775,768 tCO₂e (6.95%)
Rakuten Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,517 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.25 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Rakuten Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.46, 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 tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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