Sojitz
Sojitz Corporation, a prominent Japanese general trading company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1892, Sojitz has evolved into a global player, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company operates in diverse industries, including chemicals, machinery, and food, focusing on trading, investment, and logistics. Sojitz is renowned for its unique approach to business, emphasising sustainability and innovation in its core products and services. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its renewable energy portfolio and enhancing its global supply chain capabilities. As a leader in the trading sector, Sojitz continues to drive growth and foster partnerships that contribute to a sustainable future.
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Sojitz's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sojitz Corporation, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 728,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 206,807,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Specifically, Sojitz plans to reduce its total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 60% from the levels recorded in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, by 2030. In terms of specific initiatives, Sojitz has committed to eliminating thermal coal assets entirely by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving this by 2050. This commitment reflects a broader strategy to transition towards a decarbonised society, aligning with global climate goals. The emissions data for 2023 indicates a diverse geographical footprint, with notable emissions from regions such as Japan (45,091,526 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 20,091,355 kg CO2e for Scope 2) and Indonesia (372,688,439 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 4,294,647 kg CO2e for Scope 2). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for the year. Sojitz's climate strategy is supported by its commitment to transparency and accountability, as evidenced by its participation in initiatives such as the CDP. The company is actively working towards its targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 659,251,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 76,818,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sojitz is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
