Norinchukin Bank, officially known as The Norinchukin Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1923, the bank primarily serves the agricultural, forestry, and fisheries sectors, positioning itself as a vital player in Japan's cooperative finance industry. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including urban and rural areas, Norinchukin Bank offers a range of core services such as loans, investment management, and financial consulting tailored to the needs of its clients. Renowned for its commitment to supporting Japan's agricultural economy, Norinchukin Bank has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its international operations. The bank's unique focus on sustainable finance and community development distinguishes it in the competitive banking landscape, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for cooperative organisations and businesses alike.
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In 2023, Norinchukin Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, alongside 2,576,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,409,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 13,666,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included 706,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 1,316,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 309,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, the bank's emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 at 1,320,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 15,732,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled 2,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to reducing emissions over time. Norinchukin Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by fiscal 2030. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability. Additionally, the J-POWER Group, associated with the bank, has established a significant reduction target of 9.2 million tonnes CO2e by FY2025 and 22.5 million tonnes CO2e by FY2030, representing a 46% reduction compared to FY2013 levels. Overall, Norinchukin Bank is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and has outlined clear targets to achieve net-zero emissions in the near term.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,389,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 20,760,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,305,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Norinchukin 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.