- Increased energy consumption and CO2 emissions due to the start-up of the second factory at Kubota Agricultural Machinery (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
- Climate change impacts such as frequent weather disasters, changes in agricultural practices, and increased heatstroke.
Kubota Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Kubota Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 630.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 3: 2.1M tCO2e/year (estimated). 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
630.0K tCO2e/year
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.1M tCO2e/year (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 2.6% (Scope 1 and 2) in 2019 compared to the previous year.
- Improved CO2 emission intensity by 6.1% in 2019 compared to the previous year.
- Reduced logistics CO2 emissions by 6.9% in 2019 compared to the previous year.
- Improved logistics CO2 emission intensity by 14.1% in 2019 compared to the previous year.
- Increased renewable energy utilization by 8.0% in 2019 compared to 2018. Installation of a new solar power generation system at Kubota Sakai Seaside Plant (2,604 MWh).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityEnergy EfficiencyRenewable EnergySupply Chain SustainabilityLogisticsDisaster PreparednessWater Management