- Difficulties in collecting data necessary to calculate emissions in Japan (Scope 3, Category 2 and 15).
- Fugitive emissions data collection underway.
Dentsu Group Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Dentsu Group Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 440.9K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 2.9K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 924 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 422.7K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
440.9K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
55.3% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
401.4K m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
2.2M tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
65.5M GJ (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 2.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 924 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 422.7K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 440.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 377.5K tCO2e (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2021 | 24.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2014-04 to 2015-03 | 110.2K tCO2e/year (Dentsu Group) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Progress in initiatives to expand the scope of GHG reduction targets for international operations, certified by SBTi.
- Purchased renewable energy certificates and procured renewable electric power for the Shiodome Building.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46.2% by 2030 across Scope 1-3 (from a 2019 base year).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2040 (Scope 1-3).
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030.
- Enable 1 billion people to make more sustainable choices by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Business Ethics & Compliance / Data SecurityDEIHuman Capital DevelopmentClimate ActionInnovation Leadership