- Climate change impacts (transitional risks, physical risks) on food, water, and living environments.
- Resource depletion and soaring resource prices.
- Stricter environmental regulations.
- Increased frequency and severity of weather disasters.
- Water shortages and uneven distribution of water resources.
- Growing concerns about marine plastic pollution.
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on business operations.
Kubota Corporation and its subsidiaries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Kubota Corporation and its subsidiaries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 613 kilotons CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 303 kilotons CO2e/year; Scope 2: 304 kilotons CO2e/year; Scope 3: 30.4K kilotons CO2e/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
613 kilotons CO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
1.5%
of total energy
Water Usage
4.61 million m3/year
2021
Waste
117 kilotons/year
2021
Energy Use
12.3K TJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 303 kilotons CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 304 kilotons CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 30.4K kilotons CO2e/year |
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 16.5% compared to FY2014.
- Increased sales ratio of Eco-Products to 68.0% in FY2021.
- Improved CO2 emissions per unit of sales by 9.3% compared to the previous year.
- Improved waste discharge per unit of sales by 1.7%
- Improved water consumption per unit of sales by 10.8%
- Improved VOC emissions per unit of sales by 11.9%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions per unit of production by 25% by 2025.
- Increase renewable energy usage ratio to 1% or more by 2025.
- Reduce waste discharge per unit of production by 33% by 2025.
- Reduce water consumption per unit of production by 23% by 2025.
- Reduce VOC emissions per unit of production by 42% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions from the Kubota Group by 50% compared to FY2014 by 2030.
- Increase the sales ratio of Eco-Products to 80% by FY2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeRecycling-based SocietyWater ResourcesChemical SubstancesBiodiversityFood SecurityWater SecurityUrban and Living EnvironmentsCustomer SatisfactionSupplier RelationsShareholder EngagementEmployee Well-beingHuman RightsDiversity & InclusionCommunity Investment