Asahi Kasei
Asahi Kasei Corporation, a prominent player in the global materials and chemicals industry, is headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1922, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Asahi Kasei is renowned for its diverse business areas, which encompass chemicals, fibres, and healthcare, with a particular focus on innovative solutions that enhance quality of life. The company’s core products, such as high-performance polymers and advanced medical devices, are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and sustainability. Asahi Kasei has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in the development of eco-friendly materials. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Asahi Kasei continues to solidify its market position as a leader in the industry, recognised for its contributions to both environmental sustainability and technological advancement.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Asahi Kasei'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Asahi Kasei's score of 39 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Asahi Kasei's reported carbon emissions
Asahi Kasei, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported a total of approximately 3,910,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 2,390,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 790,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other climate pledges. Historically, Asahi Kasei's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a peak of about 12,060,000,000 kg CO2e in 2000, gradually decreasing to the current levels. The company has not set formal reduction targets, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Asahi Kasei's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and report on its carbon footprint, although further transparency regarding reduction strategies would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Asahi Kasei 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.
