Climate Change Data

Rakuten Group, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% in FY2021 (Scope 1 & 2, using FIT Non-Fossil Certificates)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Talent Management
  • Responsible Consumption & Production

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 100% renewable electricity ratio in FY2021 (through FIT Non-Fossil Certificates)
  • Aiming for carbon neutrality by 2023 (Scope 1 and 2 emissions)

Social Achievements

  • Employees from over 100 countries and regions
  • Cross-cultural management training
  • Flextime system
  • On-site daycare centers, prayer rooms, vegetarian and halal meals
  • 2.4-point decline in employee turnover rate compared with 2017
  • Employee satisfaction level over 90%

Governance Achievements

  • 7 out of 12 Directors are Independent Outside Directors
  • Established the Audit & Supervisory Board Members Office to assist Audit & Supervisory Board Members
  • Regular training for Outside Directors and Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Members
  • Surveys among Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members to enhance Board effectiveness
  • Share options granted to a wide range of executives and employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2023 (Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Implemented in stages, starting with high-priority businesses; using briefing sessions, questionnaires, and on-site and online audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Rakuten Group Sustainable Procurement Code of Conduct for Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Earth Mall with Rakuten (promoting sustainable products)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed