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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Itochu'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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Itochu's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Itochu's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Itochu Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,766,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,166,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 1,025,000,000 kg CO2e from franchises and 598,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 75% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2018 levels by 2040 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. The commitment to "offset zero" through the promotion of businesses that avoid emissions further underscores Itochu's dedication to sustainability. In previous years, emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 4,201,000,000 kg CO2e globally, indicating a need for ongoing efforts to meet their reduction targets. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint across all operations.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Itochu is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
