Sojitz Sustainability Profile
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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Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Sojitz's score of 64 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sojitz's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sojitz Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 577,458,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 204,475,000 kg CO2e globally. 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. Regionally, emissions varied, with Japan reporting Scope 1 emissions of approximately 38,219,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 24,007,000 kg CO2e. In the United States, Scope 1 emissions reached approximately 7,686,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were about 9,596,000 kg CO2e. Other regions, such as Australia, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 94,657,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 35,270,000 kg CO2e. Sojitz is committed to phasing out thermal coal assets entirely by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving this by 2050, marking a 100% reduction in thermal coal assets from 2018 levels. These initiatives reflect Sojitz's dedication to contributing to a decarbonised society and aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 659,251,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sojitz's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sojitz's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 115% last year and increased by approximately 14% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sojitz's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sojitz has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
