Rakuten
Rakuten, Inc., commonly known as Rakuten, is a leading Japanese e-commerce and online retail company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1997, Rakuten has grown to become a significant player in the global digital marketplace, with operations spanning across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse range of services, including e-commerce, digital content, and financial technology, which set it apart in the competitive landscape. Rakuten's core offerings include its online marketplace, Rakuten Ichiba, and various digital services such as Rakuten TV and Rakuten Pay. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into international markets and strategic partnerships that enhance its service portfolio. With a strong market position, Rakuten continues to innovate, making it a prominent name in the e-commerce industry.
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Rakuten's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rakuten Group, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,696,815,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,991,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 337,224,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 12,693,824,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, including investments (approximately 9,034,765,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 1,357,198,000 kg CO2e). Rakuten has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 99.7% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2032, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Rakuten is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from all sold electricity by 76.8% per MWh by FY2032. In the near term, Rakuten aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and achieve 100% renewable energy for its Scope 2 emissions across all consolidated companies by 2023, effectively bringing its Scope 2 emissions to zero, as they are entirely derived from purchased electricity. This data reflects Rakuten's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 304,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,285,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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