Kddi
KDDI Corporation, commonly known as KDDI, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1984, KDDI has evolved into a major player in the global telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services across Japan and internationally. The company is renowned for its innovative mobile and fixed-line communication solutions, including its au mobile brand and extensive data centre services through Telehouse. KDDI's commitment to cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in 5G deployment and IoT services. The company continues to expand its footprint, providing unique offerings that cater to both individual consumers and businesses, ensuring seamless connectivity and robust infrastructure.
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Kddi's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KDDI Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 645,100,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,451,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 641,922,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,477,618,000 kg CO2e from capital goods within Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2040. KDDI has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. For the long term, KDDI targets a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating KDDI's dedication to sustainability and its role in mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,581,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,352,131,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,410,384,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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