Itochu Corporation, a leading Japanese trading company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1858, Itochu has established itself as a key player in the general trading industry, with a diverse portfolio spanning textiles, machinery, chemicals, food, and more. The company operates extensively across Asia, North America, and Europe, leveraging its global network to facilitate trade and investment. Renowned for its innovative approach, Itochu offers unique products and services that cater to various sectors, including retail and logistics. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its sustainable business practices and enhancing its digital transformation initiatives. With a strong market position, Itochu continues to be recognised for its commitment to quality and excellence, making it a trusted partner in the global marketplace.
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In 2024, Itochu Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,062,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 627,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 947,000,000 kg CO2e from franchises and 506,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 1,692,000,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, Itochu's emissions were approximately 1,166,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a total of about 1,766,000,000 kg CO2e when combining Scope 1 and 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2018 levels by 2030 across all scopes. Additionally, Itochu has achieved a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions compared to the fiscal year ending 2019, ahead of schedule. Looking further ahead, Itochu aims for a 75% reduction in emissions by 2040 and has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. These targets reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with governmental interim targets.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 86,536,000 | 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 |
Scope 2 | 362,188,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 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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Itochu is not participating in any 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.