SoftBank Corp
SoftBank's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, SoftBank 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 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SoftBank's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SoftBank amounted to 977,010 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 increased by 87.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
SoftBank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SoftBank's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SoftBank were 9,485 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has SoftBank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SoftBank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), SoftBank's Scope 1 emissions increased by 48.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are SoftBank's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, SoftBank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 383,765 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 967,525 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does SoftBank use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, SoftBank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
SoftBank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SoftBank's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, SoftBank 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 includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 13 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
SoftBank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SoftBank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, SoftBank 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
Has SoftBank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SoftBank's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 94.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), SoftBank'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 disclose?
In 2024, SoftBank reported emissions for 15 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's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to SoftBank'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's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SoftBank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, SoftBank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,485 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 40,174 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.24 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
SoftBank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SoftBank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, SoftBank 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 rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, SoftBank ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
SoftBank is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into SoftBank's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, SoftBank reported a total carbon footprint of 12,523,082 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 27.68% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to SoftBank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.73%.a