Unicharm Japan
Unicharm Corporation, commonly known as Unicharm, is a leading Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Established in 1961, Unicharm has made significant strides in the hygiene and personal care industry, focusing on innovative products that enhance everyday life. The company operates extensively across Asia, with a strong presence in markets such as China, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Specialising in disposable hygiene products, Unicharm is renowned for its high-quality offerings, including diapers, feminine hygiene products, and adult incontinence solutions. Their commitment to research and development has led to unique features in their products, such as advanced absorbency and skin-friendly materials. Unicharm's market position is bolstered by its reputation for quality and innovation, making it a trusted name among consumers worldwide.
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Unicharm Japan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Unicharm Japan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,395,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 29,200,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 376,900,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 5,988,900,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (3,400,500,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (1,896,300,000 kg CO2e). Unicharm has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2016 levels. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. For the near term, Unicharm aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2030, using 2016 as the base year, and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 18% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Unicharm has established a more aggressive long-term target, committing to a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031 from a 2021 base year, alongside a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions during the same period. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Unicharm's commitment to sustainable practices in the consumer durables sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 160,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,512,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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