Mercari Inc., commonly known as Mercari, is a prominent Japanese company specialising in retail trade services and personal goods marketplace solutions. Headquartered in Japan, the firm operates primarily within Japan and has expanded its reach to other regions, facilitating seamless buying and selling of pre-owned items. Founded in 2013, Mercari has quickly established itself as a leader in the online peer-to-peer marketplace sector, offering a user-friendly platform for individuals to trade a wide range of personal and household goods.
The company's core services centre around its innovative mobile app, which enables users to list, browse, and purchase second-hand items with ease. What sets Mercari apart is its focus on creating a secure and efficient marketplace, supported by advanced technology and a trusted community. Recognised for its rapid growth and market position, Mercari continues to shape the landscape of retail trade services in Japan and beyond.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Mercari's reported carbon emissions
Mercari, a retail trade services company headquartered in Japan, has disclosed its carbon emissions for recent fiscal years. In FY2025, the company reported a total of approximately 258,939,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 576,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 788,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (location-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority, at approximately 257,974,000 kg CO2e. The largest contributor within Scope 3 was downstream transportation and distribution, with approximately 201,230,000 kg CO2e.
For FY2024, Mercari's total emissions were approximately 220,594,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 370,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 669,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for FY2024 totalled approximately 219,788,000 kg CO2e, with downstream transportation and distribution being the dominant source at approximately 176,400,000 kg CO2e.
In FY2023, Mercari reported total emissions of approximately 42,696,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 207,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 645,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for this year were approximately 41,844,000 kg CO2e. Emissions for FY2021 were approximately 44,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 548,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,659,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 42,423,000 kg CO2e.
Mercari is committed to significant emissions reductions, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. Furthermore, Mercari aims to reduce its Scope 3 GHG emissions from downstream transportation and distribution by 51.6% per JPY value added by FY2030, using FY2023 as a base year. These targets are recognised as being consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
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Mercari’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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90% reduction in Scope 2
Mercari, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. Mercari, Inc. also commits to re…
2030
90% reduction in Scope 1
Mercari, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. Mercari, Inc. also commits to re…
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