Tokyo Gas Co Ltd
Tokyo Gas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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Insights into Tokyo Gas's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tokyo Gas amounted to 4,358,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tokyo Gas decreased by 11.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tokyo Gas were 4,132,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Tokyo Gas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Tokyo Gas's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 19.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Tokyo Gas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Tokyo Gas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Tokyo Gas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 226,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Tokyo Gas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Tokyo Gas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Tokyo Gas's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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
Insights into Tokyo Gas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Tokyo Gas reported 67,501,000 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 Tokyo Gas includes a breakdown across 8 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
Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Tokyo Gas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 67,501,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 20.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 79.9% 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 2019, Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 106.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions increased by 51.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tokyo Gas disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 53,932,000 tCO₂e (79.9%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 7,857,000 tCO₂e (11.64%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,658,000 tCO₂e (6.9%)
Tokyo Gas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tokyo Gas’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Tokyo Gas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,132,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,581 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 235.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Tokyo Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Tokyo Gas's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Tokyo Gas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 235.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 113.34, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Tokyo Gas rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Tokyo Gas ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Tokyo Gas is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Tokyo Gas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Tokyo Gas reported a total carbon footprint of 71,859,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 45.22% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Tokyo Gas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.75%.a