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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

How does Dbj'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.

24

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Dbj's score of 24 is higher than 64% 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 emissions of approximately 1,584,000 kg CO2e, which fall under Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2,473,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 3,074,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a significant reduction trend over the past two years. However, there is no available data for 2023 emissions, and no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been disclosed by the organisation. DBJ's emissions intensity, as measured against the Paris Agreement targets, was reported at approximately 28,000 kg CO2e per square metre in 2022. The company has not specified any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they outlined any formal climate commitments or initiatives aimed at further reducing their carbon footprint. Overall, while DBJ has shown a positive trend in reducing its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets and commitments suggests that there is room for improvement in their climate strategy.

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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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