- Poor regional economic growth
- Declining population, declining birthrate, and aging population
- Shift to decarbonization and a circular economy
- Social and economic digital shift
- Ongoing low interest rate environment
- Intensified competition
- Labor shortages
- Soaring prices
- Depreciation of the yen
- Climate change transition and physical risks
The Hyakujushi Bank, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its Year ended March 31, 2024 reporting, The Hyakujushi Bank, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 607 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 8.0M tCO2e/year. 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
4.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Year ended March 31, 2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (Year ended March 31, 2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 607 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.0M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| Year ended March 31, 2024 | 4.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.5K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 58.1% reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) compared to the FY 2013 level.
- Takamatsu Higashi Branch certified as a net-zero energy building (ZEB).
- Reduced energy consumption by 52% at Takamatsu Higashi Branch through energy-saving features.
- 50% of energy at Takamatsu Higashi Branch derived from solar power.
- Received the Kagawa Decarbonization Excellence Award.
- Certified as a model business under the Kagawa Prefectural Environmental Consideration Model Certification Initiative.
- Introduced eco-friendly garbage bags made from 100% biomass materials.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 50% compared to FY 2013 level by FY 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve sustainability KPIs relating to Group material issues.
- Increase number of digitally-connected customers to 400,000 by FY 2030.
- Double the number of ICT consulting business partners by FY 2030.
- Increase number of consultations provided to corporate customers to 3,000 a year by FY 2030.
- Increase number of customers provided with asset formation support to 160,000 by FY 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Consolidated ROE of around 5%
- Consolidated capital ratio of around 10%
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Regional revitalizationResponding to the era of 100-year lifetimesEstablishing an environment where diverse human resources can participate and growDigital transformation of operations and local communitiesAddressing environmental issues such as climate changeEstablishing a sustainable management foundation