Mitsui Chemicals
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., a leading player in the global chemical industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1912, the company has established itself as a pioneer in various sectors, including petrochemicals, performance materials, and healthcare products. Mitsui Chemicals is renowned for its innovative core offerings, such as advanced polymers and specialty chemicals, which are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that bolster its market position. With a commitment to research and development, Mitsui Chemicals continues to drive advancements in materials science, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in diverse industries.
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Mitsui Chemicals's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Mitsui Chemicals, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,336,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 470,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 4,502,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. This reflects a decrease from 2021, where emissions were approximately 3,595,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 531,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 4,873,000,000 kg CO2e. Mitsui Chemicals has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by fiscal 2030 compared to fiscal 2013 levels. This target is part of their broader goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, a commitment they declared in November 2020. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term reduction target. While Mitsui Chemicals has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for 2022, in 2021, their Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 10,808,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating significant emissions from upstream and downstream activities. The company continues to focus on reducing its overall carbon footprint across all scopes as part of its sustainability strategy.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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