Rakuten Group Inc
Rakuten Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
However, Rakuten Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rakuten Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rakuten Group amounted to 340,215 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 Rakuten Group increased by 10.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Rakuten Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rakuten Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rakuten Group were 2,991 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 81.6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rakuten Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 71.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Rakuten Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Rakuten Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 337,224 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 39.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rakuten Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rakuten Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Rakuten Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Rakuten Group reported 12,693,824 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 Rakuten Group includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. 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 2023, Rakuten Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,693,824 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Rakuten Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Rakuten Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 567.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rakuten Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 37.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into Rakuten Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Rakuten Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,991 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,647 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.2 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 2023, Rakuten Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.28 , 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 2023, 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 2023, Rakuten Group reported a total carbon footprint of 13,034,039 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 37.05% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Rakuten Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.39% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.59%. a