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Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the educational and publishing industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1947, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative educational materials and services, catering to a diverse range of learners. Gakken operates primarily in Japan, with significant influence in various international markets. The company is renowned for its unique offerings, including textbooks, educational toys, and digital learning solutions that foster creativity and critical thinking. Gakken's commitment to quality and educational excellence has earned it a strong market position, making it a trusted name among educators and parents alike. With a rich history of milestones, Gakken continues to shape the future of education through its comprehensive and engaging products.

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How does Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.'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.

43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.'s score of 43 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 338,111,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 13,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 41,269,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 283,474,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 54,637,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 394,936,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,564,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 44,839,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 336,533,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 56,825,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Gakken has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), 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 Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. 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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