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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.

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.

39

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.

14

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.

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Asahi Kasei's reported carbon emissions

Asahi Kasei, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported a total of approximately 3,670,000,000 kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2023. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, which totalled about 2,390,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, which amounted to approximately 790,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, estimated at around 11,910,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Asahi Kasei has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term climate commitments and strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint. Asahi Kasei's emissions data reflects the company's operational scale and highlights the importance of developing robust climate action plans to address their environmental impact effectively.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000,000
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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
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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
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-
-
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

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. Asahi Kasei is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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