Japan Petroleum Exploration Co
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (commonly known as JAPEX) is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1955, JAPEX has evolved into a leading oil and gas exploration and production company, with significant operations across Japan and international markets. The company focuses on upstream activities, including the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. JAPEX is recognised for its innovative approaches to resource development, particularly in challenging environments. With a commitment to sustainability, JAPEX has also ventured into geothermal energy, enhancing its portfolio of core services. Notable achievements include successful exploration projects that have bolstered Japan's energy security. As a key contributor to the industry, JAPEX continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and technological advancements.
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JAPEX) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 237,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 217,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 251,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions remaining constant and Scope 2 emissions rising to 33,000,000 kg CO2e. Globally, JAPEX's emissions for 2023 reached approximately 8,598,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for the majority at about 8,361,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes significant contributions from the use of sold products, which alone accounted for approximately 7,740,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, JAPEX has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to report its emissions data but lacks defined strategies for emissions reduction, indicating a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 526,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 63,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 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.
