Mizuho Bank
Mizuho Bank, officially known as Mizuho Bank, Ltd., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2000 through the merger of several banks, it has rapidly evolved into a key player in the global banking industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specialising in corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management, Mizuho Bank offers a diverse range of services, including loans, treasury services, and foreign exchange. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions distinguishes it in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Mizuho Bank has received numerous accolades for its financial stability and service excellence, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses and individuals alike.
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Mizuho Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mizuho Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11565502 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 53077464 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The bank's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, with notable contributions from capital goods (424648990 kg CO2e) and employee commute (11498050 kg CO2e). Mizuho Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030. Additionally, the bank plans to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 3 emissions related to its finance portfolio by 2050. This commitment reflects a long-term strategy to address greenhouse gas emissions comprehensively. In terms of historical data, Mizuho's Scope 1 emissions were 12452869 kg CO2e in 2023 and 1278000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions were 101843198 kg CO2e in 2023 and 118634000 kg CO2e in 2022. The bank's efforts also include a target to reduce its outstanding credit balance for coal-fired power generation facilities by 50% by FY2030, with a goal of achieving zero by FY2040. Overall, Mizuho Bank's climate commitments and emissions data indicate a proactive approach to sustainability, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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| 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,335,659 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Mizuho Bank is not participating in any 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.
