Kumagai Gumi

Kumagai Gumi, a construction firm headquartered in Japan, has established significant climate commitments. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 2.95 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling about 52.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 12.8 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 2.9 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions are dominated by the use of sold products, which accounted for approximately 2.08 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, contributing about 753.7 million kg CO2e.

In 2023, Kumagai Gumi's total global GHG emissions were approximately 2.42 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 52.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 11.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2.36 billion kg CO2e.

Kumagai Gumi is committed to reducing its environmental impact through Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals. The company pledges to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by FY2030 and by 75% by FY2050, using FY2020 as the base year. Furthermore, Kumagai Gumi commits to a 13% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2030 and a 37% reduction by FY2050, also from a FY2020 baseline. These targets are classified as "Well-below 2°C" aligned and are considered on track for both near-term and long-term reductions in Scope 3 emissions.