SoftBank Group Corp
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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Insights into SoftBank Group's Operational Emissions
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
SoftBank Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e 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
- 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 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
SoftBank Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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 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
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 tCO₂e (33.8%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,096,706 tCO₂e (26.82%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,145,508 tCO₂e (18.58%)
SoftBank Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 44,622 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.24 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
SoftBank Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.22, 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 14 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 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