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The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd

The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd., commonly referred to as Shoko Chukin, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Japan. Established in 1951, the bank has played a vital role in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the nation, particularly in urban and regional areas. Operating primarily in the banking industry, Shoko Chukin focuses on providing specialised financial services tailored to the unique needs of SMEs, including loans, investment services, and business advisory. Its commitment to fostering economic growth has positioned it as a key player in Japan's financial landscape. With a reputation for reliability and customer-centric solutions, Shoko Chukin Bank continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner for businesses seeking financial support and guidance.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd'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.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd's score of 27 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd's reported carbon emissions

The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd, headquartered in Japan, reported its carbon emissions data for 2022, revealing a total of approximately 9,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the bank's Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to approximately 8,200,000 kg CO2e from investments, alongside smaller contributions from capital goods (7,500 kg CO2e), business travel (600 kg CO2e), employee commute (1,100 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (21,000 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (1,500 kg CO2e). In terms of historical emissions, the bank has shown a downward trend in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, decreasing from approximately 15,279,000 kg CO2e in 2013 to about 9,176,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This represents a significant reduction over the years, indicating a commitment to lowering its carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by The Shoko Chukin Bank, which suggests a potential area for future commitment to enhance its climate strategy. The bank's ongoing efforts to manage and report its emissions reflect an awareness of its environmental impact and a step towards more sustainable operations.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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