Sojitz
Sojitz Corporation, a prominent Japanese general trading company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1892, Sojitz has evolved into a global player, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company operates in diverse industries, including chemicals, machinery, and food, focusing on trading, investment, and logistics. Sojitz is renowned for its unique approach to business, emphasising sustainability and innovation in its core products and services. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its renewable energy portfolio and enhancing its global supply chain capabilities. As a leader in the trading sector, Sojitz continues to drive growth and foster partnerships that contribute to a sustainable future.
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Sojitz's score of 61 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sojitz's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sojitz Corporation, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions across various regions. The total emissions included approximately 57,745,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 204,475,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 globally. Notably, in Japan, emissions were about 38,219,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 24,007,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Sojitz has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This includes a target to reduce total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 60% from the levels recorded in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to eliminate thermal coal assets entirely by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving this by 2050. The emissions data is sourced directly from Sojitz Corporation, with no cascading from parent or related organizations. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and a decarbonised future.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 980,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 150,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sojitz is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
