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 63 is higher than 73% 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 2023, Japan Tobacco reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 342,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 276,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 6,466,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes. The company has set ambitious reduction targets as part of its climate commitments. Japan Tobacco aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 28% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Historically, Japan Tobacco achieved a 21.2% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from 2009 to 2017, meeting the targets set in 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, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action. Overall, Japan Tobacco's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with clear targets and a structured approach to reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2009 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.
