- Increased restoration and prevention costs related to infrastructure disruption from disasters
- Difficulty in securing non-fossil fuel electricity
- Insufficient electricity supply for next-generation social infrastructure projects
- Loss of promising markets due to lack of digital strategy in companies
- Intensified competition in enterprise solutions market
- Shortage of digital talent
- Shrinking Japanese insurance market due to population decline
- Insufficient governance response resulting in loss of trust
SoftBank Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, SoftBank Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.8M t-CO2 (Scope 1 2 and 3). By scope: Scope 1: 6.4K t-CO2; Scope 2: 514.3K t-CO2; Scope 3: 9.3M t-CO2. 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
9.8M t-CO2 (Scope 1 2 and 3)
2024
Renewable Energy
80% (base stations in FY2023), aiming for 90% or more in FY2024
of total energy
Energy Use
2.4M MWh (FY2023)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (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). | 6.4K t-CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 514.3K t-CO2 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.3M t-CO2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.8M t-CO2 (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2022 | 579.9K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions from electricity use to essentially zero by 2030 (Carbon-Neutral 2030 Declaration)
- Achieved around 80% renewable energy for base station power in FY2023, aiming for 90% or more in FY2024
- Completed nationwide development of a fully optical communications network, reducing power consumption by a maximum of 90% compared to previous levels
- Collected around 10 million used mobile phone devices from FY2020 to FY2023
- Registered as an early TNFD Adopter
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 25% (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025
- Increase renewable energy for base stations to 90% or more by FY2024
- Increase ratio of renewable energy to electricity used by the company to 50% by FY2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030
- Transition to 100% renewable energy (SB+WCP) by 2030
- Complete transition to 50% renewable energy (SB+WCP) by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityCircular EconomyRenewable EnergyData Security and PrivacyCorporate GovernanceEmployee Well-beingDE&ISupply Chain ManagementDigital Transformation (DX)Regional RevitalizationHuman Rights