Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd., a prominent name in the construction industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and has established a strong presence across various operational regions. Founded in 1898, the company has a rich history marked by significant milestones in infrastructure development and civil engineering.
Specialising in construction work, Kumagai Gumi offers a diverse range of services, including general contracting, project management, and urban development. Their commitment to innovation and quality sets them apart, enabling them to tackle complex projects with precision.
With a solid market position, Kumagai Gumi has earned recognition for its contributions to major infrastructure projects, showcasing its expertise in both public and private sectors. The company continues to lead in sustainable construction practices, reflecting its dedication to building a better future.
+3 vs industry average
Kumagai Gumi’s score of 30 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kumagai Gumi's reported carbon emissions
Kumagai Gumi, a construction company based in Japan, has disclosed its carbon emissions for several years. In 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 3.05 billion kg CO2e across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This figure was comprised of approximately 52.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 2.90 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
For 2023, Kumagai Gumi reported a total of approximately 2.42 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 52.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 11.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2.36 billion kg CO2e.
The company's climate commitments include significant reduction targets set with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Kumagai Gumi aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by FY2030 and by 75% by FY2050, using FY2020 as a base year. Furthermore, the company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 13% by FY2030 and by 37% by FY2050, also from a FY2020 baseline. These targets are considered consistent with the goal of keeping global warming well below 2°C.
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Kumagai Gumi’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
13% reduction in scope 3 total
Kumagai Gumi Co. , Ltd also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 13% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
2030
25% reduction in Scope 1
Kumagai Gumi Co. , Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 25% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
2030
25% reduction in Scope 2
Kumagai Gumi Co. , Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 25% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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