Japan Tobacco
Japan Tobacco Inc. (JTI), headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is a leading player in the global tobacco industry. Founded in 1985, the company has established a significant presence in various regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. JTI is renowned for its diverse portfolio of products, which includes well-known cigarette brands such as Winston, Camel, and Mevius, as well as innovative reduced-risk products. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, JTI has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into the non-tobacco sector and the development of next-generation products. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top tobacco manufacturers worldwide. JTI's focus on innovation and consumer satisfaction sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a key player in the evolving tobacco market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Japan Tobacco'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Japan Tobacco's score of 100 is higher than 99% 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 Tobacco's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Japan Tobacco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 509,148,900 kg CO2e, comprising 320,255,020 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 188,893,880 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 4,749,332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Japan Tobacco aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 28% within the same timeframe. Historically, Japan Tobacco achieved a 21.2% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from 2009 to 2017, aligning with its Long-Term Environment Plan 2020. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, supporting the Paris Agreement's climate goals. In the context of its operations in Sweden (SE), Japan Tobacco's emissions for 2023 included 305,880 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 36,890 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company continues to enhance its sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes while maintaining transparency in its reporting.
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| 2009 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 425,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 483,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 Tobacco 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.
