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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.

20

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 20 is higher than 69% 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

In 2023, JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. reported carbon emissions of approximately 22,054,000 kg CO2e, classified under Scope 1 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from their 2019 emissions of about 32,220,000 kg CO2e. The company has also shown a commitment to addressing its climate impact, particularly in its Scope 3 emissions, which were approximately 8,950,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, down from about 10,390,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. While JAPAN POST has not set a net-zero target, it is committed to near-term reduction initiatives. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the ground transportation sector, where it operates. As part of its climate strategy, JAPAN POST is focused on improving operational efficiencies and reducing emissions across its logistics and transportation services.

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Scope 1
32,220,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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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 low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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