Rakuten

Rakuten's total carbon emissions in 2025 were approximately 10.98 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 4.01 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 310.39 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 10.67 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2024, their total emissions were around 11.49 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3.64 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 325.38 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at about 11.16 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Rakuten reported total emissions of approximately 12.70 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2.99 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 12.69 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 data for 2023 was not provided.

Rakuten has set ambitious climate commitments. They aim to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 99.7% by FY2032, using FY2022 as the base year. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for a 1.5°C warming scenario. Furthermore, Rakuten commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. They also aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from all sold electricity by 76.8% per MWh by FY2032.

Additionally, Rakuten has set near-term targets, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. They are also committed to the RE100 initiative, with a target to achieve 100% renewable electricity for all consolidated companies by 2023. In 2021, Rakuten Group, Inc. reached a 100% renewable electricity ratio, and 20.6% for consolidated subsidiaries.