Norinchukin Bank
Norinchukin Bank, officially known as The Norinchukin Bank, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1923, the bank primarily serves the agricultural, forestry, and fisheries sectors, positioning itself as a vital player in Japan's cooperative finance industry. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including urban and rural areas, Norinchukin Bank offers a range of core services such as loans, investment management, and financial consulting tailored to the needs of its clients. Renowned for its commitment to supporting Japan's agricultural economy, Norinchukin Bank has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its international operations. The bank's unique focus on sustainable finance and community development distinguishes it in the competitive banking landscape, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for cooperative organisations and businesses alike.
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Norinchukin Bank's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Norinchukin Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,090,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,666,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The bank's Scope 3 emissions included about 706,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 1,316,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 309,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 12,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 739,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, in 2022, the bank's emissions were approximately 1,320,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 15,732,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions year-on-year. Norinchukin Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by fiscal 2030. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the J-POWER Group, associated with Norinchukin, has set a reduction target of 9.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by FY2025 and 22.5 million tonnes by FY2030, representing a 46% reduction compared to FY2013 levels. The bank's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that the reported figures are directly from Norinchukin Bank. The bank continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,389,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20,760,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,305,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Norinchukin 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.
