Kddi
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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Kddi's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KDDI Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,621,771,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,451,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 641,922,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,974,398,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal 2030 compared to fiscal 2019 levels. Additionally, KDDI plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. KDDI's long-term commitment includes achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by fiscal 2040. This commitment encompasses a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company is actively working towards these goals, with specific initiatives aimed at carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of fiscal 2030. KDDI's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aligns its targets with the global aim to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,846,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 948,612,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,161,559,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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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