Softbank

SoftBank, headquartered in Japan and operating in financial intermediation services (excluding insurance and pension funding), has reported significant greenhouse gas emissions. For the reporting year 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 11.94 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 10.68 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 395.92 million kg CO2e (market-based), and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 11.55 billion kg CO2e.

Key contributors to SoftBank's Scope 3 emissions in 2024 include purchased goods and services (around 3.90 billion kg CO2e), use of sold products (approximately 3.10 billion kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (about 979.83 million kg CO2e).

The company has established a "Carbon-Neutral 2030 Declaration," aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its business activities and electricity consumption by the fiscal year 2030. This commitment covers Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. SoftBank Corp. has declared its intention to reduce these emissions to virtually zero by 2030. While specific absolute reduction targets for Scope 3 are not detailed here, the overall net-zero goal by 2030 indicates a comprehensive approach to climate mitigation.

Previously, in 2023, SoftBank reported total emissions of approximately 9.29 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 7.48 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 526.77 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 9.29 billion kg CO2e. The preceding year, 2022, saw total emissions of around 9.37 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 of approximately 15.13 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 of about 576.75 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of around 9.37 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 8.69 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 12.05 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 708.57 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 8.69 billion kg CO2e.

The provided data indicates that SoftBank's emissions reporting is not cascaded from a parent organisation.