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 Benchmark
Adeka's score of 9 is lower than 75% 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. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 66,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 73,700,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,635,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 389,500,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 41,400,000 kg CO2e). In 2021, the company’s emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 1,259,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 100,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 156,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 621,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these substantial emissions figures, Adeka has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, Adeka's emissions data highlights the significant environmental impact of its operations, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which warrant focused strategies for reduction in line with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 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
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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.
