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Dbj

DBJ, or Development Bank of Japan, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1951, it has played a pivotal role in supporting Japan's economic development through various financial services. The bank primarily operates in the financial services industry, focusing on investment and loan services that cater to both public and private sectors. DBJ is renowned for its unique approach to financing, offering tailored solutions that promote sustainable growth and innovation. With a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the bank has positioned itself as a leader in responsible investment. Over the years, DBJ has achieved significant milestones, including its involvement in major infrastructure projects and its commitment to fostering regional development. As a key player in Japan's financial landscape, DBJ continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a diverse portfolio of services.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Dbj's score of 22 is lower 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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Dbj's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, DBJ reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,584,000 kg CO2e, a significant reduction from about 2,473,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and about 3,074,000 kg CO2e in 2020. These figures reflect emissions from Scope 1 and 2, indicating a focused effort on direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, DBJ has demonstrated a commitment to improving its environmental performance, as evidenced by the decreasing trend in emissions over the past three years. In 2023, emissions data is not available, but the company continues to report on its average portfolio GHG intensity, which was approximately 26,000 kg CO2e per square metre, indicating ongoing monitoring and assessment of their carbon footprint. DBJ's headquarters in Japan positions it within a region increasingly focused on sustainability and climate action, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dbj'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.

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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 Dbj is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dbj 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
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