Japan Post Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading entity in the post and telecommunication services 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 postal services, logistics, and financial services, including banking and insurance.
The company is renowned for its extensive network, ensuring reliable mail delivery and innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of its customers. Japan Post's commitment to quality and efficiency has solidified its position as a market leader, with notable achievements in enhancing digital communication and expanding its logistics capabilities. With a focus on customer satisfaction and technological advancement, Japan Post continues to play a pivotal role in Japan's communication landscape.
+6 vs industry average
JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.’s score of 50 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
JAPAN POST Co., Ltd., headquartered in JP and operating in the post and telecommunication services industry, has established ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for carbon neutrality by 2050, with a milestone of a 46% reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to FY2019 levels.
In terms of emissions data, for the reporting year 2023, JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. reported approximately 1,020,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This represents a decrease from the approximately 1,090,000,000 kg CO2e reported for Scope 1 and 2 in 2022 and approximately 1,150,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. In 2019, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,250,000,000 kg CO2e.
JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. has adopted near-term targets for emissions reduction, including a 60% reduction for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030 (compared to 2020 levels), and a 50% reduction for Scope 3 by 2030.
These targets and emissions data are cascaded from its ultimate parent organization, Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., as JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. is a current subsidiary. The company is actively working towards a carbon neutral and decarbonised society.
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JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
46% reduction in all scopes
Japan Post Group has set the ultra-long-term target of "achieving carbon neutrality by 2050" and the milestone "46% (compared with FY2019)re…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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