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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Unicharm Japan'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Unicharm Japan's score of 61 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Unicharm Japan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Unicharm Japan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,395,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 29,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 376,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 5,888,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Unicharm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 34% by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets an 18% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Looking further ahead, Unicharm has committed to a more aggressive reduction of 46.2% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and 27.5% for Scope 3 emissions by 2031, with 2021 as the baseline year. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Unicharm's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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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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Unicharm Japan is committed to some 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.
