Asahi Kasei
Asahi Kasei Corporation, a prominent player in the global materials and chemicals industry, is headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1922, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Asahi Kasei is renowned for its diverse business areas, which encompass chemicals, fibres, and healthcare, with a particular focus on innovative solutions that enhance quality of life. The company’s core products, such as high-performance polymers and advanced medical devices, are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and sustainability. Asahi Kasei has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in the development of eco-friendly materials. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Asahi Kasei continues to solidify its market position as a leader in the industry, recognised for its contributions to both environmental sustainability and technological advancement.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Asahi Kasei's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Asahi Kasei's score of 37 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Asahi Kasei's reported carbon emissions
Asahi Kasei, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2023, the company emitted approximately 2,318,502,699 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 295,380,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, with additional Scope 3 emissions of about 11,910,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Historically, Asahi Kasei has shown a trend of reducing emissions from a total of approximately 12,060,000,000 kg CO2e in 2000 to about 3,990,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. The company’s emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to mitigate climate impact, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint. Asahi Kasei's future climate strategies may benefit from establishing clear reduction targets aligned with global climate goals.
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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Asahi Kasei is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
