Sansan Inc

Common Name
Sansan
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
1,899
Ticker
4443
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Sansan Inc. is a Japanese technology company specializing in cloud-based software solutions that enhance business card management and corporate networking. Its main offering, the Sansan platform, cate...

Sansan's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Sansan 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).

Sansan has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Sansan's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sansan amounted to 1,021 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sansan increased by 21.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Sansan's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sansan's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sansan were 0 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

What are Sansan's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Sansan reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 999 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,021 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Sansan reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Sansan's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 114.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sansan's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 21.55% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Sansan use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Sansan reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Sansan's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Sansan's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Sansan reported 21,509 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Sansan includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Sansan's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sansan's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Sansan reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,509 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 95.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sansan's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sansan disclose?

In 2023, Sansan reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Sansan's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Sansan's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 18,854 tCOâ‚‚e (87.65%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 961 tCOâ‚‚e (4.47%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 498 tCOâ‚‚e (2.32%)

Sansan's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(2.3%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(4.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(87.6%)

Insights into Sansan's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Sansan reported a total carbon footprint of 22,530 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.67% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Sansan's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.53%.