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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Adeka's score of 34 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adeka's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Adeka reported total carbon emissions of approximately 220,600,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, when total emissions were about 1,281,700,000 kg CO2e, comprising 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 emissions. Adeka has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by the year 2030. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's commitment to addressing its direct and indirect emissions. The reduction strategy is part of Adeka's broader sustainability initiatives, which include improving energy efficiency and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Overall, Adeka's emissions data and reduction targets demonstrate a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and carbon management.

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20172020202120222023
Scope 1
63,300,000
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Scope 2
88,700,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
865,400,000
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. Adeka's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Adeka is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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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