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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.

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81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Asahi Kasei's score of 81 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Asahi Kasei's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported significant carbon emissions from its operations, totalling approximately 2,386,214,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 793,816,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 globally. In Japan, the company emitted about 1,912,270,094 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 340,405,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% by 2030 compared to fiscal 2013 levels, covering all scopes. This commitment includes a specific aim to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. Furthermore, Asahi Kasei aims for carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with global climate initiatives. The company is actively working towards these goals through various reduction initiatives and strategies.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Asahi Kasei's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 Asahi Kasei 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.

Asahi Kasei 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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