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
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Industry Benchmark
Japan Tobacco's score of 61 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Japan Tobacco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,920,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 342,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 276,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 6,466,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 340,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions remained stable at 276,000,000 kg CO2e. Japan Tobacco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has previously achieved a 21.2% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from 2009 to 2017, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. Looking ahead, Japan Tobacco is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim goals to reduce emissions from its own operations and direct leaf supply chain by 35% and 40%, respectively, by 2030.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 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.
