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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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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Mitsui Chemicals's score of 36 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mitsui Chemicals's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Mitsui Chemicals reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,336,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 470,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 4,502,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. To support this goal, Mitsui Chemicals has established a near-term target to reduce its GHG emissions by 40% by fiscal 2030 compared to fiscal 2013 levels. This reduction will encompass all scopes and will be achieved through initiatives such as transitioning to low-carbon raw materials, enhancing energy efficiency, and adopting renewable energy sources. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across multiple years, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate strategy.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mitsui Chemicals's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Mitsui Chemicals is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mitsui Chemicals is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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