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Obayashi

Obayashi Corporation, a leading name in the construction and engineering industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1892, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, North America, and Europe. Specialising in civil engineering, building construction, and environmental projects, Obayashi is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of services, including infrastructure development, urban planning, and advanced construction technologies. Notable achievements include pioneering techniques in earthquake-resistant structures and significant contributions to major urban projects. With a solid market position, Obayashi continues to set benchmarks in quality and safety, making it a trusted partner in the global construction landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Obayashi'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.

44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Obayashi's score of 44 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Obayashi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Obayashi Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,281,300,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,518,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 240,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions also at approximately 4,518,300,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Obayashi aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 27.5% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
136,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
67,000,000
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00,000,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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000,000
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Scope 3
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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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Obayashi's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is 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 Obayashi is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Obayashi 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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