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# 🏫 Japan maintains primary enrolment >100%. Companies disclosing scope 1 & 2 GHG. EU enterprise AI adoption.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/japan-maintains-primary-enrolment-100-companies-disclosing-scope-1-2-ghg-eu-enterprise-ai-adoption/
- Published: 2026-03-18T11:30:36.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-18T11:30:37.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #564 looks at primary education enrolment in Japan, Scope 1 & 2 GHG disclosure by companies and AI adoption by EU enterprises.
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

🏫 **K-12 Education.** Japanese primary education enrolment rates remain above 100%  
**🍃 Green Skills.** Energy industry nears full scope 1 & 2 disclosure  
🤖 **Artificial Intelligence.** AI adoption among EU enterprises reached 20%

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## 🏫 Japanese primary education enrolment rates remain above 100%

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-fcac1982-0032-47a4-ba1c-42b0eaad067d.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHB3HVLLKFYTTBAASI4?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Primary school enrolment in Japan remained above 102% from 2015 to 2022, reflecting near universal access and occasional overage or early enrolment. The trend shows a stable participation rate, with minor fluctuations likely due to demographic shifts and local enrolment policies. Japan’s emphasis on [equitable access and early childhood preparation](https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/jica-ri/publication/booksandreports/l75nbg000017waxu-att/TF1%5Fweb%5F0603%5F0005.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) supports consistent enrolment, aligning with national education goals. The [Basic Act on Education,](https://www.mext.go.jp/en/policy/education/lawandplan/title01/detail01/1373798.htm?ref=newsletters.qs.com) implemented by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, ensure compulsory primary education and quality standards nationwide.

## **🍃** Energy industry nears full scope 1 & 2 disclosure

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/HolonIQ_Global_scope_1_2_GHG_Greenhouse_Gasses_disclosures_by_companies_2024_HCHBE9WCUKSAKF5OXQ5G.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHBE9WCUKSAKF5OXQ5G?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

[Energy sector Scope 1 and 2](https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/Guidance%5FHandbook%5F2019%5FFINAL.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) disclosure reached 90% in 2024\. This indicates high transparency among industries despite reporting complexity. Strong disclosure reflects pressure from investors and rising demand for sustainability professionals managing [carbon accounting and compliance.](https://www.sap.com/resources/carbon-accounting?ref=newsletters.qs.com) As energy firms expand renewables and reporting teams, the workforce demand for data expertise grows. The [Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap](https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050?ref=newsletters.qs.com) by the International Energy Agency guides disclosure and decarbonization standards.

## 🤖 AI adoption among EU enterprises reached 20%

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-4752d7f1-1434-40b4-b2e5-12d78ef80518.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHI3Q8IOW981Z0G2QLK?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

AI adoption in EU enterprises, especially larger firms, focuses on automation, analytics, and service tasks. Enterprises leverage AI for [predictive analytics,](https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-predictive-analytics?ref=newsletters.qs.com) process automation, customer service enhancement, and cybersecurity. Higher costs and talent shortages limit smaller businesses, reflecting wider workforce skills gaps across sectors. The [Digital Europe Programme](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme?ref=newsletters.qs.com) implemented by the European Commission supports inclusive enterprise AI adoption.

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