Subaru Corp
Subaru's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Subaru 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).
Subaru has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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aVerified Sources Behind Subaru’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data
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Insights into Subaru's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Subaru amounted to 493,234 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Subaru increased by 7.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Subaru's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Subaru's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Subaru were 264,961 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Subaru reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Subaru's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Subaru's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Subaru's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Subaru's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Subaru reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 228,273 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Subaru reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Subaru's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 29.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Subaru's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Subaru 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Subaru use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Subaru reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Subaru's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Subaru's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Subaru reported 30,642,246 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 2023 disclosure of Subaru includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Subaru's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Subaru's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Subaru reported total Scope 3 emissions of 30,642,246 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 8.83% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 91.17% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Subaru reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Subaru's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Subaru's Scope 3 emissions increased by 18.52%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Subaru disclose?
In 2023, Subaru reported emissions for 11 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 Subaru's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Subaru's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 27,453,385 tCO₂e (89.59%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,726,493 tCO₂e (5.63%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 480,917 tCO₂e (1.57%)
Subaru's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Subaru’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Subaru reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 264,961 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,337 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Subaru's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Subaru's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Subaru reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.61 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Subaru rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Subaru ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Subaru is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Subaru's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Subaru reported a total carbon footprint of 31,135,480 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.32% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Subaru's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.85%. a