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Softbank

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SoftBank Group Corp., commonly known as SoftBank, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Founded in 1981, the company has evolved into a powerhouse in the telecommunications and technology sectors, with significant operations across Asia, the United States, and Europe. SoftBank is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes mobile communications, internet services, and investment in technology firms through its Vision Fund. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the acquisition of Sprint and significant stakes in companies like Alibaba and Uber, positioning itself as a key player in the global tech landscape. With a commitment to innovation and a unique approach to investment, SoftBank continues to shape the future of technology and telecommunications, solidifying its status as a market leader.

DitchCarbon Score

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Softbank's score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Softbank's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, SoftBank reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 36,149,937,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,243,190,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 8,681,251,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 23,225,496,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, SoftBank's emissions for the same year were approximately 2,809,613,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 282,316,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 868,654,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1,658,643,000 kg CO2e. SoftBank has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under its Carbon-Neutral 2030 Declaration. This ambitious target encompasses reductions across all scopes, including both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from its business processes and energy consumption. The commitment was first announced in May 2021 and has been reiterated in subsequent sustainability reports. The emissions data is sourced directly from SoftBank Group Corp., with no cascading from other corporate entities. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, aiming to significantly reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with global sustainability efforts.

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2017201820192020202120222024
Scope 1
11,386,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
711,128,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Softbank's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Softbank is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Softbank is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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