- Declining population, declining birthrate, and aging population in the region
- Lack of successors for regional companies
- High CO2 emissions due to the industrial structure
- Governance issues addressed in previous years
- ROE below capital cost
- Low PBR
- COVID-19 pandemic impact
- Russia-Ukraine conflict impact
- Rising raw material prices
- Fluctuations in interest rates and exchange rates
Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.5K t-CO2e (Scope 1 and 2). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
13.5K t-CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.5K t-CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2022 | 12.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO₂ emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2,324 t-CO₂ compared to FY2022
- Supported at least 315 customers in advancing their decarbonization efforts
- Issued a green bond of ¥20.0 billion for individual investors
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve ROE of around 5.0% and net income of ¥33.0 billion by FY2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for the Group by FY2031 (Scopes 1 and 2)
- Achieve a ratio of management positions of diverse backgrounds of at least 25% by December 2031
- Achieve a ratio of females in management positions of 15% or more by the end of December 2031
- Cumulative amount of sustainable finance execution of ¥1,500.0 billion (of which, ¥500.0 billion contributes to the environmental sector or the response to climate change) by FY2032
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero CO₂ emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Regional Co-creationHuman Asset DevelopmentMaximization of Value Provided to Our Region and CustomersExpansion of Business Areas and Strengthening ProfitabilityStrengthening of the Governance and Internal Control SystemEnvironmental ConservationClimate ChangeDiversity and Inclusion