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Medical Device Manufacturing
JP
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Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the medical device industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 2001, the company has rapidly evolved, focusing on innovative healthcare solutions that enhance patient outcomes. With a strong presence in Asia and expanding operations globally, Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical is renowned for its advanced medical technologies, particularly in the fields of dialysis and blood purification. The company’s core products, including high-performance dialysers and blood filtration systems, are distinguished by their cutting-edge design and superior biocompatibility. Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a leader in the medical sector, committed to improving the quality of life for patients worldwide. With a dedication to research and development, the company continues to set benchmarks in medical innovation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'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.

70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'s score of 70 is higher than 84% 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 Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Asahi Kasei Corporation

Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan (JP), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Asahi Kasei Corporation, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. Asahi Kasei Corporation has engaged in various climate initiatives, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which reflects a commitment to transparency in environmental impact. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co., Ltd. have not been disclosed. The absence of detailed emissions data and specific reduction initiatives indicates that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own climate commitments or may rely on broader corporate strategies from its parent company. Asahi Kasei Corporation's overarching climate strategies may influence the subsidiary's future commitments and performance in carbon emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'s primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'s Location?

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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 Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 113% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 79% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 41% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
41%
Purchased Goods and Services
35%
Use of Sold Products
12%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Capital Goods
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co.,Ltd. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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