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 8,598,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 217,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 8,361,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as the use of sold products (7,740,000,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (446,000,000 kg CO2e). In the previous year, 2022, JAPEX's emissions were reported at about 7,376,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with similar Scope 1 and Scope 2 figures of 217,000,000 kg CO2e and 33,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 7,125,000,000 kg CO2e. JAPEX has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not reported any significant reduction initiatives or commitments to date, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. The company has disclosed emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in their reporting practices.
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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.
