Direct emissions
342,000
tCO2e
J
Japan Tobacco Inc.
Explore carbon emissions data for Japan Tobacco Inc.. Mycelium helps you review reported emissions, disclosure status, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 data, climate targets and sustainability information in one company profile.
This profile brings together available carbon emissions data for Japan Tobacco Inc., including reported figures, modelled estimates, disclosure documents and sustainability indicators, so you can review its emissions and compare its performance against similar companies. Read how we source and check this data.
Emissions
Carbon emissions
Total yearly emissions across all scopes
10,735,815 tCO2e
Scope 1
tCO2e
342,000
Scope 2
tCO2e
240,000
Scope 3 total
tCO2e
10,153,815
Scope 3 reported
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
Provenance
Emissions
Factors
672,844
kgCO2e / £M
Supplier specific emission factors (kgCO2e / £M)
Modelled
Reported
Scope 1 + 2
Direct + purchased energy
36,476
36,476
Upstream
+ upstream Scope 3
517,627
441,718
Total
+ all Scope 3
672,844
441,718
Which figure should I use?
Use Modelled. It is the most complete view: any categories the company hasn't disclosed are filled with industry-typical estimates, so a transparent company isn't unfairly penalised against one that simply hasn't reported.
Reported counts only emissions the company has filed itself. A blank or low Reported cell doesn't mean those emissions don't exist, just that the company hasn't disclosed them.
When Reported sits close to Modelled, that is a positive signal. The company has disclosed most of its salient emissions and there's little gap for the model to fill. Even then, Modelled is the right figure to use for a like-for-like comparison across companies.
Sustainability
Snapshot
Based on reported data, retrieved with AI
- Japan Tobacco Inc. reported 10,735,815 tCO₂e in 2023.
- Scope 3 accounted for 95% of emissions.
- Reported across 1 of 15 GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories.
According to available emissions disclosures, Japan Tobacco Inc. reported total yearly emissions of 10,735,815 tCO₂e in 2023. Scope 3 emissions accounted for 95% of reported output, indicating supply chain activity, purchased goods and services, business travel, and wider operational dependencies were the most significant contributors to the company's carbon footprint.
The company achieved a Mycelium Score of 3.5, placing it below average for its sector for sustainability performance, and received a transparency score of 79.6, meaning they share solid detail across the main emissions areas.
Total Emissions across all scopes
10,735,815 tCO2e
Scope 1 emissions
Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls, such as fuel use, facilities and vehicles.
Scope 2 emissions
Indirect emissions from purchased energy, including electricity, heating and cooling.
Location based
240,000
tCO2eMarket based
–
tCO2eScope 3 emissions
Wider value chain emissions across the 15 GHG Protocol categories, from purchased goods and business travel to investments, where reported.
Cat 1
Purchased goods & services
6,466,000
tCO2eCat 2
Capital goods
282,009
tCO2eCat 3
Fuel & energy related activities
227,777
tCO2eCat 4
Upstream transportation & distribution
571,250
tCO2eCat 5
Waste generated in operations
32,540
tCO2eCat 6
Business travel
32,540
tCO2eCat 7
Employee commuting
32,540
tCO2eCat 8
Upstream leased assets
32,540
tCO2eCat 9
Downstream transportation & distribution
656,214
tCO2eCat 10
Processing of sold products
500,747
tCO2eCat 11
Use of sold products
636,329
tCO2eCat 12
End-of-life treatment of sold products
309,126
tCO2eCat 13
Downstream leased assets
124,735
tCO2eCat 14
Franchises
124,735
tCO2eCat 15
Investments
124,735
tCO2e14 values were derived via Mycelium's normalisation process rather than reported by the company. Cells marked “–” were not disclosed.
Climate targets
Science Based Targets initiative
Near-term target
Targets set (1.5°C), target year 2030
Long-term target
Targets set, target year 2050
Net zero
Targets set, by 2050
Source: Science Based Targets initiative, Companies Taking Action.
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How scoring works
How the Mycelium Score is calculated
The Mycelium Score is out of 10. Up to 6.5 points reflect carbon intensity vs sector peers (emissions normalised against revenue). The remaining 3.5 reflect data quality: third-party verified, profile claimed by the company, and full disclosure across all reporting categories.
A higher score means lower carbon intensity than sector peers, backed by data that's third-party verified, claimed by the company, and fully disclosed. Japan Tobacco Inc.'s score sits at the top of this page and in the score panel.
How the Transparency Score is calculated
The Transparency Score measures how much of a company's key emissions data is publicly disclosed, graded from A (very high) down to F (very low). Crucially, it weights each gap by how material that bucket is for the company's industry, so an undisclosed category where the bulk of emissions sit hurts far more than a minor one.
For Japan Tobacco Inc., the single biggest gap is Downstream transportation & distribution (Scope 3 Category 9). Mycelium estimates it accounts for around 6% of the company's total footprint, typically the largest source of emissions for a Food, Beverage, & Tobacco company, yet it hasn't been disclosed. Leaving a bucket this large unreported is what's holding the transparency score down.
Other material categories Japan Tobacco Inc. hasn't disclosed:
- Use of sold products (Scope 3 Category 11), around 6% of the estimated footprint
- Upstream transportation & distribution (Scope 3 Category 4), around 5% of the estimated footprint
- Processing of sold products (Scope 3 Category 10), around 5% of the estimated footprint
In total, roughly 28% of Japan Tobacco Inc.'s estimated emissions sit in categories it hasn't reported. Disclosing these would be the fastest way to raise the transparency score.
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Our white paper covers exactly how the Mycelium Score and Transparency Score are calculated, including the normalisation process and what earns a 10/10.
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Japan Tobacco Inc. carbon emissions FAQs
What are Japan Tobacco Inc.'s carbon emissions?
In its 2023 reporting year, Japan Tobacco Inc. disclosed total emissions of 10,735,815 tCO2e across all scopes. Scope 3 accounted for the largest share, around 95% of the total.
Does Japan Tobacco Inc. report Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?
For 2023, Japan Tobacco Inc.'s available disclosure covers Scope 1 (342,000 tCO2e), Scope 2 (240,000 tCO2e), Scope 3 across 1 of the 15 GHG Protocol categories. Figures not reported by the company are shown as modelled estimates and labelled as such.
How transparent is Japan Tobacco Inc.'s emissions reporting?
Japan Tobacco Inc. has a Mycelium transparency score of 79.6 out of 100. The score weights each emissions category by how material it is for the company's industry, so it reflects whether the disclosures that matter most have been made.
Is Japan Tobacco Inc. sustainable?
Mycelium measures sustainability through carbon emissions data rather than giving a yes or no verdict. Japan Tobacco Inc. has a Mycelium Score of 3.5 out of 10, which reflects its emissions intensity against sector peers together with how transparent and well-verified its reporting is. The emissions figures, disclosure documents and climate targets on this page give the fuller picture.
Is Japan Tobacco Inc. environmentally friendly?
Carbon emissions are one measurable part of environmental impact, and the part Mycelium tracks. Japan Tobacco Inc. disclosed 10,735,815 tCO2e for 2023, and its Mycelium Score of 3.5 out of 10 shows how that performance compares with similar companies in its sector.
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