- Increased CO2 emissions due to expansion of data centers and cloud services
- Increased transportation volume
NTT Communications Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018 reporting, NTT Communications Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 24.2万t-CO₂ (2018, new calculation method). By scope: Scope 3: 5.1M t-CO₂ (2018). 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
24.2万t-CO₂ (2018, new calculation method)
2018
Energy Use
752.9 million kWh (2018)
2018
📊 Emissions by Scope (2018)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.1M t-CO₂ (2018) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved power efficiency by 3.5 times (compared to 2013)
- Reduced CO2 emissions to 24.2万t-CO₂ (new calculation method)
- Reduced final disposal rate of waste to 2.0%
- Achieved a CO2 emission reduction contribution 15.8 times greater than NTT Com group's own emissions
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 1% compared to 2018 (2019 target)
📅 Medium-term
- Improve power efficiency of communication business (including data centers) by 10 times compared to 2013 (2030 target)
- Reduce final disposal rate of waste to 1.5% (2030 target)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve a CO2 emission reduction contribution 10 times greater than NTT Com group's own emissions (2030 target)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Low-carbon societyCircular economyBiodiversity conservation