Ntt Communications

Ntt Communications's reported carbon emissions

NTT Communications, a Japanese post and telecommunication services company, reported approximately 2.3 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for the fiscal year 2023. This figure encompasses scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with scope 3 being the largest contributor at approximately 2.2 billion kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services represent the most significant portion of these scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 1 billion kg CO2e. In terms of reduction targets, NTT Communications aims to achieve carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2030, with a specific focus on Scopes 1 and 2 emissions. This aligns with broader targets set by its parent company, NTT Communications Corporation. Previously, the company had a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% compared to fiscal year 2018 by 2030. For Scopes 1 and 2, there's a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43.9% by fiscal year 2030, based on a fiscal year 2020 baseline, and to achieve carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2050. Earlier emissions data includes approximately 4.0 billion kg CO2e for fiscal year 2020 and approximately 3.7 billion kg CO2e for fiscal year 2019. Scope 3 emissions were notably high in fiscal year 2017 at about 4.3 billion kg CO2e and in fiscal year 2016 at approximately 4.2 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at about 139 million kg CO2e in fiscal year 2021 and approximately 130 million kg CO2e in fiscal year 2022.