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Japan Tobacco

Japan Tobacco International (JTI), a prominent player in the global tobacco industry, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Established in 1999, JTI has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of tobacco products, including cigarettes, fine-cut tobacco, and heated tobacco products, distinguished by their quality and innovation. With a commitment to sustainability and responsible marketing, JTI has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of its reduced-risk products. The company holds a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top tobacco manufacturers worldwide. JTI's dedication to excellence and adaptability in a changing market landscape underscores its reputation as a leader in the tobacco 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.

47

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Japan Tobacco's score of 47 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

62%

Japan Tobacco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Japan Tobacco reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 6,600,000 kg CO2e, comprising 342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 276,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,466,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Additionally, Japan Tobacco has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Japan Tobacco's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship within the tobacco industry.

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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

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. Japan Tobacco is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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