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Mitsubishi Ufj Financial

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, often referred to as MUFG, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2000 through the merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group and UFJ Holdings, MUFG has since become a prominent player in the global banking industry, with significant operations across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. As a comprehensive financial services provider, MUFG offers a wide range of products, including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, and asset management. Its unique integration of services allows for tailored financial solutions that meet diverse client needs. With a strong market position, MUFG is recognised for its robust capital base and innovative approach, consistently ranking among the largest financial groups in the world.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mitsubishi Ufj Financial's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Mitsubishi Ufj Financial's score of 38 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mitsubishi Ufj Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 175,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with 54,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to its operations in Japan. The emissions are categorised into Scope 1 and Scope 2, with no specific Scope 3 data disclosed for the year. Over the years, MUFG has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2020, the total emissions were about 175,244,000 kg CO2e, indicating a stabilisation in emissions levels. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes in previous years, with significant figures such as 224,439,000 kg CO2e in 2017 and 202,209,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined have been a focus, with efforts to monitor and manage these figures as part of their broader climate commitments. MUFG's approach aligns with industry standards for climate accountability, although further transparency regarding specific reduction strategies would enhance their commitment to climate action.

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Scope 1
11,421,000
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Scope 2
212,282,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
11,487,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mitsubishi Ufj Financial's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Mitsubishi Ufj Financial is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Mitsubishi Ufj Financial is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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