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 2024, Sojitz Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,577,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with a breakdown of 577,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 204,475,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company disclosed no Scope 3 emissions data for this year. In Japan, Sojitz's emissions included 38,219,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 24,007,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Sojitz has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has established a near-term target to reduce total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 60% from the levels recorded in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, by 2030. Furthermore, Sojitz plans to eliminate thermal coal assets entirely by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving this by 2050. These commitments reflect Sojitz's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its responsibility towards a decarbonised society. The data and targets are derived from Sojitz Corporation's sustainability reports, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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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 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.
