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, which set it apart in the competitive landscape. Rakuten's core offerings include its online marketplace, Rakuten Ichiba, and various digital services such as Rakuten TV and Rakuten Pay. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into international markets and strategic partnerships that enhance its service portfolio. With a strong market position, Rakuten continues to innovate, making it a prominent name in the e-commerce industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Rakuten's score of 52 is higher than 97% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 12,696,815,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,991,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 337,224,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 99.7% by FY2032, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, Rakuten is committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe, alongside a significant target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from sold electricity by 76.8% per MWh. Historically, Rakuten's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 1,114,326,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 2,074,625,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions being the most substantial, reaching approximately 12,693,824,000 kg CO2e in 2023. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Rakuten's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 304,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,285,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
