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SoftBank Group Corp

Common Name
SoftBank Group
Country
Japan
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
67,229
Ticker
9984
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
SoftBank Group Corp. is a diversified multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company is renowned for its role in the global technology and telecommunications sectors. Founded in...

SoftBank Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into SoftBank Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSoftBank Group amounted to406,599metric 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 Groupdecreased by 23.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

SoftBank Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e-2%-22%+26%-51%+43%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SoftBank Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SoftBank Group were 10,678 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has SoftBank Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

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

What are SoftBank Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, SoftBank Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 395,921 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has SoftBank Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

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

What methodology does SoftBank Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, SoftBank Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

SoftBank Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into SoftBank Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, SoftBank Group reported 11,546,072 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 13of 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

SoftBank Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202403 M6 M9 M12 MtCO2e+178%+8%-1%+24%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SoftBank Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, SoftBank Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,546,072 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SoftBank Group disclose?

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.

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

In 2024, the largest contributors to SoftBank Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,902,877 tCOâ‚‚e(33.8%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,096,706 tCOâ‚‚e(26.82%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,145,508 tCOâ‚‚e(18.58%)

SoftBank Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(33.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(26.8%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(18.6%)

Insights into SoftBank Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, SoftBank Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,678 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 44,622 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.24 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

SoftBank Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51002,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TWTV Asahi HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,033Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MKoei Tecmo HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 589Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MKakaku.comYear: 2023Scope 1: 9 tCO2eRevenue: $M 457Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MTTToeiYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,501 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,131Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MHakuhodo DY HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 369 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,254Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MSoftBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,485 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,174Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MCyberAgentYear: 2024Scope 1: 289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,623Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MTBS HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,311 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,604Scope 1 Intensity: 7.03 tCO2e/$MKadokawaYear: 2023Scope 1: 51 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,917Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSega Sammy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,883 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,096Scope 1 Intensity: 1.90 tCO2e/$MRecruit HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,749Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MInternet Initiative JapanYear: 2024Scope 1: 516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,823Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MKDDIYear: 2025Scope 1: 25,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,465Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MSKY Perfect JSAT HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31 tCO2eRevenue: $M 805Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MWWWeathernewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 29 tCO2eRevenue: $M 142Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MNippon Television HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,330Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MGMO Internet GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,768Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MMazda MotorYear: 2025Scope 1: 119,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,467Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MNTTYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,315Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MNintendoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,411 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MKonami GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,416 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,811Scope 1 Intensity: 12.24 tCO2e/$MToho Co Ltd (Tokyo)Year: 2024Scope 1: 5,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,881Scope 1 Intensity: 2.92 tCO2e/$MDentsu GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,988Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MSoftBank GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 44,622Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$M

How does SoftBank Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, SoftBank Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.24 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does SoftBank Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, SoftBank Group ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

SoftBank Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into SoftBank Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, SoftBank Group reported a total carbon footprint of 11,952,671 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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