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JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.

Japan Post Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading player in the postal and logistics industry. Established in 2007, the company emerged from the privatisation of Japan Post, which has a rich history dating back to 1871. Japan Post operates extensively across the nation, providing essential services in mail delivery, logistics, and financial services. The company is renowned for its comprehensive range of products, including domestic and international parcel delivery, express mail services, and banking solutions. Japan Post's unique integration of postal and financial services positions it as a one-stop solution for customers. With a strong market presence, Japan Post has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of innovative digital services, reinforcing its status as a trusted leader in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.'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.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.'s score of 30 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. is committed to addressing climate change through significant carbon emissions reduction initiatives. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has set ambitious targets to achieve net zero emissions by FY2051/3. The organisation aims for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030/3, reflecting its commitment to creating a carbon-neutral, decarbonised society in Japan. Additionally, it targets a 50% reduction in total Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These initiatives are part of a comprehensive roadmap published in FY2024/3, outlining their strategy for achieving these goals. JAPAN POST's long-term vision includes a commitment to net zero emissions across all scopes by FY2050/3, demonstrating its proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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