In 2024, SoftBank 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).
SoftBank Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 10,678a | 7,477a | 15,127a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 395,921a | 526,769a | 576,751a | |
Total Scope 3 | 11,546,072a | 9,287,493a | 9,368,649a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0.2393a | 0.1516a | 0.2967a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SoftBank Group amounted to 406,599 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 SoftBank Group decreased by 23.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SoftBank Group were 10,678 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, SoftBank Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 32.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), SoftBank Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 42.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2024, SoftBank Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 395,921 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Since 2019, SoftBank Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 47.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), SoftBank Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 24.84% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
In 2024, SoftBank Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2024, SoftBank Group reported 11,546,072 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 SoftBank Group includes a breakdown across 13 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
In 2024, SoftBank Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,546,072 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 71.22% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 28.78% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), SoftBank Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 24.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
In 2024, SoftBank Group reported emissions for 13 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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to SoftBank Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, SoftBank Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,678 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 44,622 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.24 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, SoftBank Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.94, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, SoftBank 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 SoftBank Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
In 2024, SoftBank Group reported a total carbon footprint of 11,952,671 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.7% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to SoftBank Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.31%.a