Mizuho Bank Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Benchmark
Mizuho Bank's score of 68 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Mizuho Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mizuho Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,565,502 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 53,077,464 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The bank's Scope 3 emissions were significant, with capital goods contributing approximately 424,648,990 kg CO2e. For 2023, Mizuho Bank's emissions were approximately 69,706,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,566,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 53,077,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 and targeting net-zero Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Mizuho Bank is also committed to reducing its outstanding credit balance for coal-fired power generation facilities by 50% by FY2030, with a goal of achieving zero by FY2040. This commitment reflects the bank's broader strategy to align with sustainable finance practices and mitigate climate impact. The emissions data is sourced from Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., ensuring a comprehensive view of the bank's environmental footprint and climate initiatives.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Mizuho Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Mizuho Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and increased significantly since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Mizuho Bank's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Mizuho Bank has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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