Japan Tobacco
Japan Tobacco Inc. (JTI), a leading player in the global tobacco industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1985, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. JTI is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes traditional tobacco products, reduced-risk products, and innovative alternatives, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, JTI has achieved notable milestones, such as the launch of its heated tobacco product line, which reflects its dedication to meeting changing consumer preferences. As one of the largest tobacco companies worldwide, Japan Tobacco continues to strengthen its market position through strategic acquisitions and a focus on research and development, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the industry.
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
Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products 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.
Industry Benchmark
Japan Tobacco's score of 42 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Japan Tobacco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 6.2 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 342,000 tonnes from Scope 1, 276,000 tonnes from Scope 2, and about 6.5 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Japan Tobacco targets a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 406,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,760,000,000 | 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 | 530,410,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 committed to some 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.
