Obayashi
Obayashi Corporation, a leading name in the construction and engineering industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1892, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, North America, and Europe. Specialising in civil engineering, building construction, and environmental projects, Obayashi is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of services, including infrastructure development, urban planning, and advanced construction technologies. Notable achievements include pioneering techniques in earthquake-resistant structures and significant contributions to major urban projects. With a solid market position, Obayashi continues to set benchmarks in quality and safety, making it a trusted partner in the global construction landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Obayashi's score of 27 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Obayashi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Obayashi Corporation reported its carbon emissions data, disclosing a total of approximately 314,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products. This follows a trend of significant emissions in previous years, with total emissions reaching about 5,288,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 4,735,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, which included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,903,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 140,000,000 kg CO2e. Obayashi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also established a separate commitment through its subsidiary, Obayashi Seiko Co., Ltd, which aims for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year, while also measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions. Overall, Obayashi Corporation is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the construction and engineering sector.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,784,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 284,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 5,288,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Obayashi is committed to some 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.
