Japan Tobacco

Japan Tobacco's reported carbon emissions

Japan Tobacco (JT Group), headquartered in SE, is committed to reducing its environmental impact within the tobacco products industry (16). **Carbon Emissions Data:** * **2025:** JT Group reported total global emissions of approximately 1.05 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 310 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 154 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for roughly 5.88 billion kg CO2e. * **2024:** Total global emissions were approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 at approximately 320 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 189 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 4.75 billion kg CO2e. * **2023:** Global emissions totalled approximately 1.21 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 was approximately 337 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 was approximately 239 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 was approximately 5.26 billion kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total global emissions were approximately 1.22 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 340 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 273 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 5.61 billion kg CO2e. * **2021:** Global emissions amounted to approximately 1.16 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 was approximately 352 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 was approximately 298 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 was approximately 5.17 billion kg CO2e. * **2020:** Total emissions were approximately 1.16 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 340 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 320 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 5.60 billion kg CO2e. * **2019:** Global emissions totalled approximately 1.22 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 was approximately 368 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 was approximately 368 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2018:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 378 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 401 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2017:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 390 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 396 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2016:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 405 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 434 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2015:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 397 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 494 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2014:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 393 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 410 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2013:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 389 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 408 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2012:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 385 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 421 million kg CO2e, resulting in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 806 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2011:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 391 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 419 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2009:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 425 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 483 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Initiatives:** JT Group has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Key commitments include: * **Net-Zero Emissions:** The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. * **Near-Term Reductions:** * A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. This target is aligned with a 1.5°C warming pathway. * A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. * A target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 32% between 2015 and 2030. * A target to reduce emissions from its direct leaf supply chain by 40% between 2015 and 2030. * A near-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the decade. * Commitments to be Carbon Neutral for its own operations by 2030. * **Past Achievements:** JT Group achieved a 21.2% reduction in absolute GHG emissions between 2009 and 2017, meeting its target set out in the JT Group Long-Term Environment Plan 2020. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming their alignment with climate science.