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Weathernews Inc

Common Name
Weathernews
Country
Japan
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Employees
1,120
Ticker
4825
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Weathernews Inc. is a prominent company in the field of meteorological services, providing comprehensive weather information to a wide range of industries and individuals globally. The primary functio...

Weathernews's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Weathernews 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).

Weathernews has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
29.47a
28.76a
29a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
401.65a
3,099.22a
3,149a
Total Scope 3
16,611.53a
15,548.44a
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.2079a
0.1904a
0.1886a
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a. Weathernews's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Weathernews's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Weathernews amounted to 431.12 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 Weathernews decreased by 86.22%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Weathernews's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202408162432tCO2e-1%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Weathernews's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Weathernews were 29.47 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Weathernews reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Weathernews's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Weathernews's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Weathernews's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Weathernews reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 401.65 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Weathernews reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Weathernews's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 87.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Weathernews's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 87.04% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Weathernews use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Weathernews reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Weathernews's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202408001.6 k2.4 k3.2 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Weathernews's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Weathernews reported 16,611.53 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 Weathernews includes a breakdown across 7 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

Weathernews's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202404.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e+7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Weathernews's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Weathernews reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,611.53 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Weathernews's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Weathernews's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Weathernews disclose?

In 2024, Weathernews reported emissions for 7 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 Weathernews's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Weathernews's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 14,450.93 tCO₂e (86.99%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,291.38 tCO₂e (7.77%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 367.64 tCO₂e (2.21%)

Weathernews's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(2.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(87.0%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(7.8%)

Insights into Weathernews’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Weathernews reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29.47 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 142 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Weathernews's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51001,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Scout24Year: 2025Scope 1: 259 tCO2eRevenue: $M 764Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MVend MarketplacesYear: 2025Scope 1: 118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 627Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MInfo Edge (India)Year: 2025Scope 1: 981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 334Scope 1 Intensity: 2.94 tCO2e/$MSnapYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,822 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MZillow GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,945Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MMatch GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 564 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,479Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MKakaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 520 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,366Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MPinterestYear: 2024Scope 1: 570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,647Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MREA GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 74 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,270Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MNaverYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,318Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MTencent MusicYear: 2024Scope 1: 112 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,885Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MKuaishou TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,384Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MBaiduYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,242Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MNebius GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 98 tCO2eRevenue: $M 92Scope 1 Intensity: 1.07 tCO2e/$MSpotify TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,261Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MTencent HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,466 tCO2eRevenue: $M 90,471Scope 1 Intensity: 1.34 tCO2e/$MMeta PlatformsYear: 2024Scope 1: 47,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 164,477Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MAlphabetYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 349,761Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MEniro GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 7 tCO2eRevenue: $M 104Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MBaltic Classifieds GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 25 tCO2eRevenue: $M 94Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MKakaku.comYear: 2025Scope 1: 9 tCO2eRevenue: $M 523Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MRecruit HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,749Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MWeathernewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 29 tCO2eRevenue: $M 142Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$M

How does Weathernews's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Weathernews reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.19, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Weathernews rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Weathernews ranked 13 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Weathernews is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Weathernews's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Weathernews reported a total carbon footprint of 17,042.65 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.75% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Weathernews's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.36%.a

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