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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Adeka's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Adeka reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 220,600,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for this year. In previous years, Adeka's emissions have varied, with total emissions reaching about 1,281,700,000 kg CO2e in 2022, which included 66,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 73,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,635,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Adeka has demonstrated a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, although it has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as per the latest data. The company has provided emissions intensity metrics, such as a CO2 emission intensity index of approximately 202.4 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2023. Overall, while Adeka has made strides in emissions reporting, further details on reduction initiatives and targets would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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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 participating in any 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.
