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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Adeka's score of 38 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 2022, Adeka reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,281,700,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 66,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 73,700,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,635,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to emissions reduction strategies such as Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Historically, Adeka's emissions have shown variability, with a total of approximately 1,016,400,000 kg CO2e in 2017, which included 63,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 88,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has reported emission intensity metrics, such as a CO2 emission intensity index of 345.0 kg CO2e per tonne of electricity consumed in 2017, reflecting their operational efficiency in energy use. As of 2023, Adeka continues to focus on monitoring its emissions but lacks publicly stated reduction targets, which places it in a challenging position within the industry as global standards for climate action become increasingly stringent.
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| 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,300,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| 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.
