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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

How does Softbank's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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 80% 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 Corp reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,809,613,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 282,316,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 868,654,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,658,643,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects their global operations, with a revenue of about $44.67 billion USD. SoftBank has committed to significant climate action through its "Carbon-Neutral 2030 Declaration," aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2030. This commitment includes reducing emissions from its own business processes and energy consumption to zero, with specific targets set for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The initiative was first announced in May 2021 and has been reiterated in subsequent sustainability reports. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from SoftBank Group Corp., ensuring that their climate commitments are aligned with broader corporate sustainability goals. As of now, there are no specific reduction percentages disclosed for the targets, but the overarching goal remains clear: to reach net-zero emissions by 2030.

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