Rakuten
Rakuten, Inc., commonly known as Rakuten, is a leading Japanese e-commerce and online retail company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1997, Rakuten has grown to become a significant player in the global digital marketplace, with operations spanning across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse range of services, including e-commerce, digital content, and financial technology, making it a multifaceted entity in the tech industry. Rakuten's core offerings, such as its online marketplace and loyalty programme, distinguish it from competitors by fostering customer engagement and retention. With a commitment to innovation, Rakuten has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of its mobile network in Japan. As a pioneer in the e-commerce sector, Rakuten continues to solidify its market position, consistently ranking among the top online retailers worldwide.
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Rakuten's score of 63 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rakuten's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rakuten Group, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12.7 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 2.99 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 12.69 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Notably, Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero for market-based accounting, with location-based emissions at around 337,224 tonnes CO2e. Rakuten has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by an impressive 99.7% by the fiscal year 2032, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Rakuten plans to decrease Scope 3 emissions from all sold electricity by 76.8% per megawatt-hour (MWh) by FY2032. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Rakuten's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts. The company is headquartered in Japan and operates within the retail sector, contributing to its responsibility in addressing environmental challenges.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,591,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 50,564,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 643,845,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Rakuten is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
