Mizuho Bank
Mizuho Bank, officially known as Mizuho Bank, Ltd., is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2000 through the merger of several banks, it has rapidly evolved into a key player in the global banking industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specialising in corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management, Mizuho Bank offers a diverse range of services, including loans, treasury services, and foreign exchange. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions distinguishes it in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Mizuho Bank has received numerous accolades for its financial stability and service excellence, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses and individuals alike.
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Mizuho Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mizuho Bank reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 11565502 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 53077464 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 424648990 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw emissions of about 12452869 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 101843198 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Mizuho Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, while targeting net zero for Scope 3 emissions from its finance portfolio by 2050. These commitments are part of a broader strategy to address climate change and align with global sustainability goals. The bank's emissions data is sourced from Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., ensuring a comprehensive view of its environmental impact. Mizuho's initiatives include a target to reduce its outstanding credit balance for coal-fired power generation facilities by 50% by FY2030, with a long-term goal of achieving zero outstanding credit by FY2040. Overall, Mizuho Bank is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices in response to the pressing challenges of climate change.
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| 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,335,659 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Mizuho Bank 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.
