JCB Achieves 82.4% Emissions Cut as Net Zero Target Moves Closer

JCB has announced that it has exceeded its 2025 carbon reduction target after cutting its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 82.4% compared with 2013 levels, marking another milestone in the payment company’s journey towards net zero emissions by 2030.

The Japanese payment brand said the reduction was achieved through a continued transition to CO2-free electricity and the expansion of energy-saving measures across its offices worldwide.

The latest results mean JCB has successfully met its goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% by the end of FY2025. The company had previously achieved its interim target of reducing emissions by more than 50% in FY2022.

JCB said it remains on course to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, in line with its long-term sustainability strategy.

The emissions reductions have been driven by a range of operational improvements, including the installation of LED lighting, upgrades to air-conditioning systems and optimisation of heating and cooling operating hours across office buildings.

Alongside reducing emissions from its own operations, JCB is also introducing measures designed to lower the environmental impact of its products and services.

One of its flagship initiatives is the rollout of biomass payment cards in Japan. First introduced in July 2023, the cards are manufactured using approximately 25% plant-derived biomass materials by weight, reducing dependence on petroleum-based plastics.

The company said around 500,000 biomass cards had been issued in Japan by the end of June 2026 as demand for environmentally conscious payment products continues to grow.

According to JCB, each biomass card reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 3.9 grams compared with conventional petroleum-based payment cards. The use of renewable plant-derived materials also helps reduce consumption of finite fossil-based resources.

JCB added that it is expanding wider sustainability initiatives, including reducing paper consumption through the digitalisation of customer documents such as payment statements.

The company said it will continue investing in energy efficiency, renewable electricity and lower-carbon products as it works towards achieving its 2030 net zero target while supporting the transition to a more sustainable economy.