Sojitz Corp
Sojitz's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sojitz 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).
Sojitz has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sojitz's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sojitz amounted to 793,515 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 Sojitz increased by 1.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Sojitz's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sojitz's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sojitz were 580,904 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Sojitz reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sojitz's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 40.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sojitz's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sojitz's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab
What are Sojitz's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sojitz reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 195,679 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 212,611 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Sojitz reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sojitz's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 39.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sojitz's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sojitz's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Sojitz use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sojitz reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Sojitz's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sojitz's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sojitz reported 73,360,000 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 Sojitz includes a breakdown across 14 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Sojitz's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sojitz's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sojitz reported total Scope 3 emissions of 73,360,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 41% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 59% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sojitz's Scope 3 emissions increased by 252.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sojitz disclose?
In 2024, Sojitz reported emissions for 14 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 Sojitz's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sojitz's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 29,730,000 tCO₂e (40.53%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 21,320,000 tCO₂e (29.06%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 9,380,000 tCO₂e (12.79%)
Sojitz's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sojitz’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sojitz reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 580,904 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,945 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 36.43 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sojitz's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sojitz's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sojitz reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 36.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 22.18, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sojitz rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sojitz ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Sojitz among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Sojitz's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sojitz reported a total carbon footprint of 74,153,515 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 243.64% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Sojitz's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.78%.a