Fukuoka Financial Group, commonly referred to as Fukuoka Financial, is a prominent player in the Japanese financial services industry, headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan. Established in 2001, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions in Kyushu, providing a comprehensive range of banking, asset management, and insurance services. Fukuoka Financial distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer-centric solutions and innovative financial products tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses. With a strong market position, the group has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and technological advancements that enhance service delivery. As a trusted financial institution, Fukuoka Financial continues to play a vital role in fostering economic growth within its operational regions.
How does Fukuoka Financial'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.
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Fukuoka Financial's score of 31 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Fukuoka Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,815,000 kg CO2e, which includes 53,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,762,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with investments contributing about 20,077,259,000 kg CO2e, and other categories such as purchased goods and services at approximately 41,974,000 kg CO2e and employee commute at about 3,402,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, Fukuoka Financial's total emissions were about 9,260,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions remaining constant at 53,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions slightly higher at 9,207,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to transparency by disclosing emissions across all relevant scopes (1, 2, and 3) and has inherited emissions data from its parent company, Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Fukuoka Financial has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2013 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,447,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,484,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Fukuoka Financial has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

