Tokyo Gas Co Ltd
Tokyo Gas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Tokyo Gas 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).
Tokyo Gas has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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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Insights into Tokyo Gas's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tokyo Gas amounted to 4,915,000 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 Tokyo Gas increased by 5.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Tokyo Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tokyo Gas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tokyo Gas were 4,675,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Tokyo Gas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Tokyo Gas's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 30.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tokyo Gas's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Tokyo Gas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Tokyo Gas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 240,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Tokyo Gas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tokyo Gas's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Tokyo Gas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Tokyo Gas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Tokyo Gas reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Tokyo Gas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Tokyo Gas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Tokyo Gas reported 49,277,000 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 2023 disclosure of Tokyo Gas includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Tokyo Gas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 49,277,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 26.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 73.34% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Tokyo Gas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 37.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Tokyo Gas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tokyo Gas disclose?
In 2023, Tokyo Gas reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 36,142,000 tCO₂e (73.34%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 7,647,000 tCO₂e (15.52%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,507,000 tCO₂e (9.15%)
Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tokyo Gas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Tokyo Gas reported a total carbon footprint of 54,192,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.45% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Tokyo Gas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.63%. a