Marubeni Sustainability Profile
Marubeni Corporation, a prominent Japanese trading company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1858, Marubeni has evolved into a global leader in the general trading sector, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company operates in diverse industries, including food, textiles, chemicals, and energy, providing a wide range of products and services that cater to various market needs. Marubeni is renowned for its unique approach to supply chain management and its commitment to sustainability, which sets it apart in the competitive trading landscape. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and investments that enhance its global reach. As a key player in the trading industry, Marubeni continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring its relevance in an ever-changing market.
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Marubeni's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Marubeni Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,540,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 939,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 215,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions, primarily from investments, reached about 24,000,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 at 949,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 255,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of approximately 12,040,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were reported at about 51,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Marubeni has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, relative to the fiscal year ending March 2020, which translates to a reduction of about 1,000,000 tonnes CO2e. Furthermore, the company plans to halve its coal-fired power net generation capacity by 2025 and aims for zero capacity by 2050. Marubeni is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets reflect Marubeni's proactive approach to climate change and its alignment with global sustainability goals. The emissions data and reduction initiatives are sourced directly from Marubeni Corporation, with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Marubeni's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Marubeni's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 53% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Marubeni's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Marubeni has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
