Sanrio Co Ltd
Sanrio's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Sanrio 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).
Sanrio 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) | 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sanrio's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sanrio amounted to 10,654.3 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 2019, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sanrio decreased by 17.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Sanrio's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanrio's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sanrio were 1,597.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2019), Sanrio's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 42.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Sanrio's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sanrio reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,056.6 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sanrio reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2019), Sanrio's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.43% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Sanrio use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sanrio reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sanrio's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sanrio's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sanrio reported 106,713.8 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 Sanrio includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2019, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Sanrio's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanrio's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sanrio reported total Scope 3 emissions of 106,713.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2019), Sanrio's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sanrio disclose?
In 2023, Sanrio reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Sanrio's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Sanrio's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 92,573.3 tCO₂e (86.75%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 6,141.9 tCO₂e (5.76%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 5,410.8 tCO₂e (5.07%)
Sanrio's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sanrio’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Sanrio reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,597.7 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 545 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sanrio's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sanrio's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Sanrio reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.53 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sanrio rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Sanrio ranked 10 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sanrio is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Sanrio's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sanrio reported a total carbon footprint of 117,368.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.78% increase compared to 2019, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sanrio's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.72%. a