Kubota

Kubota's reported carbon emissions

Kubota, a prominent Japanese machinery and equipment manufacturer, has reported substantial carbon emissions across its operations. For the reporting year 2024, the company's total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) were approximately 40.95 billion kg CO2e. This figure is primarily driven by Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for approximately 40.42 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors within Scope 3 include the use of sold products (about 35.08 billion kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (about 197 million kg CO2e), business travel (about 29 million kg CO2e), and employee commute (about 18 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions for 2024 were approximately 289 million kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2023, Kubota's total emissions were around 42.87 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 42.31 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions for 2023 stood at about 276 million kg CO2e. Kubota has set a long-term goal to reduce CO2 emissions from its Japanese operations by 30% compared to the 2014 baseline, aiming for this target by 2030. This reduction initiative specifically targets Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions within Japan. The company's disclosures indicate that Scope 1 data has not been reported for the analysed years, with Scope 2 and Scope 3 data being publicly disclosed. While specific annual reductions are not detailed, the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident through these targets.