Rakuten
Rakuten, Inc., commonly known as Rakuten, is a leading Japanese e-commerce and online retail company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1997, Rakuten has grown to become a significant player in the global digital marketplace, with operations spanning across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse range of services, including e-commerce, digital content, and financial technology, which set it apart in the competitive landscape. Rakuten's core offerings include its online marketplace, Rakuten Ichiba, and various digital services such as Rakuten TV and Rakuten Pay. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into international markets and strategic partnerships that enhance its service portfolio. With a strong market position, Rakuten continues to innovate, making it a prominent name in the e-commerce industry.
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Industry Benchmark
Rakuten's score of 63 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rakuten's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rakuten Group, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,696,815,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 12,693,824,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, Rakuten has made significant strides in addressing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 9,471,995,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,745,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 9,201,773,000 kg CO2e. Rakuten has set ambitious reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to a remarkable 99.7% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2032, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe, alongside a 76.8% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from all sold electricity per MWh. These commitments reflect Rakuten's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts, aligning with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,591,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 50,564,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 643,845,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Rakuten 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.
