Itochu Sustainability Profile
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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Itochu's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Itochu Corporation reported total global emissions of approximately 3,923,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,087,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 640,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing around 2,196,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company achieved a significant reduction target of 50% in GHG emissions compared to the fiscal year ending 2019, ahead of schedule, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For the Japanese operations, emissions data for 2025 is not specified, but in 2024, Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e, with no Scope 1 emissions recorded. In 2023, the Japanese operations reported Scope 2 emissions of about 6,000,000 kg CO2e. Itochu has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in total emissions from 2018 levels by 2030, and a 75% reduction by 2040, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. The company is actively participating in initiatives such as the GX League and the Carbon Credit Market to support its decarbonisation efforts. Overall, Itochu's climate strategy reflects a robust commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,483,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Itochu's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Itochu's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 8% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 58% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Franchises" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Itochu's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Itochu 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.
