KDDI Corporation, commonly known as KDDI, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1984, KDDI has evolved into a major player in the global telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services across Japan and internationally. The company is renowned for its innovative mobile and fixed-line communication solutions, including its au mobile brand and extensive data centre services through Telehouse. KDDI's commitment to cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in 5G deployment and IoT services. The company continues to expand its footprint, providing unique offerings that cater to both individual consumers and businesses, ensuring seamless connectivity and robust infrastructure.
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In 2024, KDDI Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 641,922,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,257,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. KDDI aims to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions from its business activities by fiscal 2030, with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions across the entire group by fiscal 2050. KDDI has set ambitious near-term targets, including a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and fuel and energy-related activities by 14% within the same timeframe. By FY2040, KDDI plans to achieve a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating KDDI's proactive approach to sustainability and its role in mitigating climate change.
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2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,834,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,993,377,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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