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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sojitz's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sojitz's score of 27 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sojitz's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sojitz Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 781,933,000 kg CO2e, comprising 577,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 204,475,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 20,793,853,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from investments and the use of sold products. In previous years, Sojitz's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 958,084,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 751,233,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 206,851,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Sojitz's headquarters is located in Japan (JP), and while they have not outlined specific reduction initiatives or targets, their emissions data reflects a substantial carbon footprint that aligns with the broader industry context of increasing scrutiny on corporate climate impact.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 980,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sojitz is not committed to any 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.
