- Aging and declining population in Nagano Prefecture.
- Labor shortages.
- Climate change impacts on regional economy and agriculture.
- Increasingly sophisticated and diverse customer needs.
- Digital divide.
- Need to enhance profitability and ROE.
The Hachijuni Bank, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Hachijuni Bank, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of Net zero Scope 1 & 2 in FY2023 (1,263 tCO2e). By scope: Scope 3: 7.2M tons CO2e in FY2023 (financed emissions). 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
Net zero Scope 1 & 2 in FY2023 (1,263 tCO2e)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% for entire bank in FY2022
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.2M tons CO2e in FY2023 (financed emissions) |
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 | Net zero Scope 1 & 2 in FY2023 (1,263 tCO2e) |
| 2022 | 2.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 23.4K t-CO2e/year |
| 2020 | 25.3K t-CO2e (FY2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions in FY2022 (first in banking industry) and maintained net zero in FY2023.
- Achieved 83.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to FY2013.
- Received the highest score of A from the CDP in its 2023 climate change rating (first Japanese bank).
- Introduced carbon-neutral gas.
- Joined the Tokyo Stock Exchange carbon credit market.
- Endorsed Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations and became a member of the TNFD Forum.
- Obtained ISO 14001 certification for all domestic locations.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Enhance dialogue with customers and upgrade support for achieving sustainability of regional communities.
- Increase number of staff with specialized skills.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to FY2013 (achieved in FY2023).
- Provide a total of 1.3 trillion yen in sustainable finance by FY2030 (including 1 trillion yen in the environmental field).
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDecarbonizationEnvironmental PreservationRegional DevelopmentPopulation DeclineAging PopulationDigitalizationDiversity and InclusionHuman Resource DevelopmentCorporate GovernanceRisk ManagementCustomer ProtectionHuman RightsBiodiversity