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Retail Trade Services
JP
updated 5 days ago

Mercari

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Mercari, Inc., commonly known as Mercari, is a leading online marketplace headquartered in Japan. Founded in 2013, the platform has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including the United States and Japan, establishing itself as a key player in the e-commerce industry. Specialising in the buying and selling of second-hand goods, Mercari offers a unique peer-to-peer marketplace that empowers users to declutter and monetise their items easily. The platform's user-friendly interface and secure transaction processes set it apart from competitors. With millions of active users, Mercari has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2018, solidifying its market position as a trusted name in the resale sector. Its commitment to sustainability and community engagement further enhances its reputation in the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Mercari's score of 36 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mercari's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Mercari, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 288,112,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 353,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 0 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 287,759,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from their value chain. Mercari has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from downstream transportation and distribution by 51.6% per JPY value added by FY2030, with FY2023 as the reference year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 42,696,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions remaining consistent at about 353,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions again at 0 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were approximately 287,759,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reliance on indirect emissions. Mercari's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with clear targets set for the near term. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target but is actively working towards substantial reductions in its greenhouse gas emissions.

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202120232024
Scope 1
548,000
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000,000
Scope 2
1,659,000
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Scope 3
42,423,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercari's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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 Mercari is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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