Adeka
Adeka Corporation, commonly referred to as Adeka, is a prominent player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1917, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including expansions into various global markets. Adeka operates primarily in Asia, Europe, and North America, focusing on diverse sectors such as food additives, electronic materials, and specialty chemicals. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including high-performance resins and functional additives, which are distinguished by their superior quality and sustainability. Adeka's commitment to research and development has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for numerous industries. With a legacy of excellence spanning over a century, Adeka continues to lead in providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
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How does Adeka'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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Adeka's score of 35 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Adeka's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Adeka reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 220,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects their direct greenhouse gas emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Over the years, Adeka has shown a commitment to monitoring and reporting its carbon emissions, with a notable total emission of about 1,281,700,000 kg CO2e in 2022, which included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 66,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 73,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1,635,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Adeka continues to track its emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of 202.4 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2023. The company has not set any formal climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets, indicating a potential area for future commitment in climate action. Overall, Adeka's emissions data highlights the importance of transparency in corporate sustainability efforts, while also signalling the need for more robust climate commitments moving forward.
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| 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 88,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 865,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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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.
Adeka 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.
