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Itochu

Itochu Corporation, a leading Japanese trading company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1858, Itochu has established itself as a key player in the general trading industry, with a diverse portfolio spanning textiles, machinery, chemicals, food, and more. The company operates extensively across Asia, North America, and Europe, leveraging its global network to facilitate trade and investment. Renowned for its innovative approach, Itochu offers unique products and services that cater to various sectors, including retail and logistics. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its sustainable business practices and enhancing its digital transformation initiatives. With a strong market position, Itochu continues to be recognised for its commitment to quality and excellence, making it a trusted partner in the global marketplace.

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82

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Itochu's score of 82 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Itochu's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Itochu Corporation reported carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources in Japan. Globally, their emissions included about 1,062,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 627,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, which encompasses various categories such as franchises and purchased goods. Itochu has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2018 levels by 2030 across all scopes. They have also achieved a significant milestone by reducing emissions by 50% compared to the fiscal year 2019 levels ahead of schedule, specifically for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Looking further ahead, the company targets a 75% reduction by 2040 and aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
86,536,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
362,188,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Itochu's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Itochu is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Itochu 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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