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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kddi's score of 94 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kddi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KDDI Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,202,895,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 5,747,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 944,876,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 5,252,273,000 kg CO2e. KDDI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, KDDI aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. For the long term, KDDI targets a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting KDDI's dedication to sustainability and its role in the telecommunications sector in Japan.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,344,000 | 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 | 1,076,209,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 4,425,099,000 | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kddi 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.
