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Japan Tobacco

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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.

68

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.

43

Industry Benchmark

Japan Tobacco's score of 68 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

72%

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Japan Tobacco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,460,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 342,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 276,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 6,466,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, 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. The company has previously achieved a 21.2% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from 2009 to 2017, aligning with its Long-Term Environment Plan 2020. Looking ahead, Japan Tobacco is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, supporting the Paris Agreement's climate goals. These targets are consistent with a 1.5°C reduction pathway, demonstrating Japan Tobacco's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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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
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-
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-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Japan Tobacco's primary industry is Tobacco products (16), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Tobacco is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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