Japan Tobacco
Japan Tobacco Inc. (JTI), headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is a leading player in the global tobacco industry. Founded in 1985, the company has established a significant presence in various regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. JTI is renowned for its diverse portfolio of products, which includes well-known cigarette brands such as Winston, Camel, and Mevius, as well as innovative reduced-risk products. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, JTI has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into the non-tobacco sector and the development of next-generation products. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top tobacco manufacturers worldwide. JTI's focus on innovation and consumer satisfaction sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a key player in the evolving tobacco market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Japan Tobacco'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products 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.
Industry Benchmark
Japan Tobacco's score of 51 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Japan Tobacco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 6,600,000 kg CO2e, comprising 342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 276,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,466,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, Japan Tobacco has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, it aims for a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Japan Tobacco's ongoing initiatives reflect a significant commitment to sustainability and climate action within the tobacco industry, addressing both operational and supply chain emissions.
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Get Started| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 406,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,760,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 530,410,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
Japan Tobacco is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
