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Bank Of Japan

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ), Japan's central bank, is headquartered in Tokyo, JP. Established in 1882, it plays a pivotal role in the nation's financial system, overseeing monetary policy, currency issuance, and financial stability. The BOJ is renowned for its innovative approaches, including quantitative easing, which have significantly influenced both domestic and global markets. As a key player in the financial industry, the Bank of Japan focuses on maintaining price stability and fostering economic growth. Its core services include managing interest rates, conducting market operations, and providing financial services to the government. The BOJ's unique position as a central bank allows it to implement policies that directly impact Japan's economy, making it a crucial institution in the global financial landscape.

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How does Bank Of Japan'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.

29

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Bank Of Japan's score of 29 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bank Of Japan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Bank of Japan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,421,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,979,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 29,455,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, the Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, amounted to 987,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the Bank's total emissions were about 36,240,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,386,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 31,083,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were 771,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. The Bank of Japan has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by the Bank of Japan. The Bank continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting its commitment to transparency in climate-related disclosures.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,818,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
35,168,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bank Of Japan'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 Bank Of Japan 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.

Bank Of Japan 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.

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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