Public Profile

Asahi Kasei

Asahi Kasei Corporation, a leading Japanese multinational, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Founded in 1922, the company has established itself as a key player in the chemical and materials industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Asahi Kasei is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes advanced materials, healthcare products, and housing solutions, each distinguished by innovative technology and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering developments in synthetic fibres and medical devices, positioning itself as a market leader. With a commitment to quality and environmental stewardship, Asahi Kasei continues to drive progress in sectors like automotive, electronics, and healthcare, making it a trusted name in the global marketplace.

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.

6

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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Asahi Kasei's score of 6 is higher than 81% 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, has set ambitious climate commitments despite not providing specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Asahi Kasei aims to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions in its value chain. These initiatives reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability in the retail sector.

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 committed to some 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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