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Kumagai Gumi

Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Kumagai Gumi, is a prominent construction and civil engineering firm headquartered in Japan. Established in 1898, the company has built a strong reputation in the industry, particularly in major operational regions across Asia and the Pacific. Specialising in infrastructure development, Kumagai Gumi offers a diverse range of services, including general construction, urban development, and environmental projects. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, as they integrate advanced technologies into their construction processes. With over a century of experience, Kumagai Gumi has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a leader in the construction sector. The company is recognised for its high-quality projects and dedication to safety, making it a trusted partner in both public and private sector developments.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Kumagai Gumi's score of 46 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kumagai Gumi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kumagai Gumi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,426,700,000 kg CO2e, with 64,200,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and a significant 2,356,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,456,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 74,300,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 3,782,000,000 kg CO2e. Kumagai Gumi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by FY2030 and 75% by FY2050, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 13% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2030 and 37% by FY2050. Long-term goals include reducing CO2 emissions to 1.8 million tonnes by 2050, representing a 95% reduction from a 2013 baseline. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Kumagai Gumi's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the construction and engineering sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kumagai Gumi's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Kumagai Gumi is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kumagai Gumi is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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