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Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.

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Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Japan Post, is a prominent player in the postal and logistics industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2007, the company emerged from the privatisation of Japan's postal services, marking a significant milestone in the nation's economic landscape. Japan Post operates primarily in the postal, logistics, and financial services sectors, offering a diverse range of products including mail delivery, parcel services, and banking solutions. Its unique integration of postal and financial services sets it apart in the market, catering to both individual and corporate clients. With a strong presence across Japan and expanding operations internationally, Japan Post has solidified its position as a leader in the industry, recognised for its reliability and efficiency in service delivery. The company continues to innovate, adapting to the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a commitment to quality and service excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Japan Post Holdings 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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.'s score of 18 is lower than 80% 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 Holdings Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. has not publicly disclosed specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the ground transportation sector, where it operates. Japan Post Co., Ltd. has made near-term climate commitments, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is classified as "Committed" to these targets, although specific reduction targets or timelines have not been detailed. Notably, there is no commitment to achieving net-zero emissions at this time. The absence of emissions data suggests that Japan Post Holdings may still be in the process of establishing comprehensive reporting mechanisms or may be focusing on internal initiatives to enhance sustainability practices. As the company continues to develop its climate strategy, stakeholders can expect further updates on its emissions and reduction targets in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), 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. This request for Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 Holdings Co., Ltd. is participating in some 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.

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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