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Mizuho Bank, officially known as Mizuho Bank, Ltd., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2000, it emerged from the merger of several banks, positioning itself as a key player in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically excluding insurance and pension funding services.
With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Mizuho Bank offers a diverse range of services, including corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions distinguishes it in a competitive market. Notably, Mizuho Bank has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its robust risk management practices and sustainable finance initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global financial landscape.
63
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
Mizuho Bank’s score of 63 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Mizuho Bank's reported carbon emissions
Mizuho Bank, headquartered in Japan, provides financial intermediation services. In 2024, its total reported emissions were approximately 723.1 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 10.4 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 48.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 664.7 million kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were capital goods (636.7 million kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (29.2 million kg CO2e).
The bank is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030. Additionally, Mizuho aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from its finance portfolio to net-zero by 2050. A specific target includes reducing the outstanding credit balance for coal-fired power generation facilities by 50% by FY2030, based on FY2019 levels, with a goal of achieving an outstanding credit balance of zero by FY2040. Mizuho Bank's emissions data is cascaded from Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
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Mizuho Bank’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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