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Idemitsu Kosan Global

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., commonly known as Idemitsu, is a prominent Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1911, Idemitsu has established itself as a leader in the energy and petrochemical industries, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its high-quality lubricants, fuels, and petrochemical products, which are distinguished by their innovative formulations and commitment to sustainability. With a strong market position, Idemitsu has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in renewable energy and a focus on reducing environmental impact. The company’s dedication to research and development has led to unique offerings that cater to diverse industrial needs, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global energy sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Idemitsu Kosan Global'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.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Petroleum Coke 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Idemitsu Kosan Global's score of 29 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Idemitsu Kosan Global's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 131,257,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 13,427,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,527,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 13,080,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to transparency by disclosing emissions across all three scopes. Over the years, Idemitsu Kosan's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable peak in 2019 at approximately 130,552,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Idemitsu Kosan's emissions data reflects its operations in the oil refining and petrochemical sectors, which are typically associated with high greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s ongoing efforts to address climate change will be crucial as it navigates the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

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Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Idemitsu Kosan Global's primary industry is Petroleum Coke, which is very high 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. Idemitsu Kosan Global is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Idemitsu Kosan Global 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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