Daicel Corporation, commonly referred to as Daicel, is a prominent Japanese company specialising in chemicals and related products. Headquartered in Japan, the firm operates across various regions, serving global markets with a focus on innovation and quality. Established in 1919, Daicel has a long-standing history of advancing chemical technologies and expanding its product portfolio.
The company’s core business areas include the production of cellulose derivatives, functional materials, and safety systems such as airbags and automotive components. What sets Daicel apart is its commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological excellence, making it a trusted name in the chemicals sector. With a strong market position and notable achievements in chemical manufacturing, Daicel continues to play a vital role in the development of advanced materials and safety solutions worldwide.
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Daicel’s score of 40 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Daicel's reported carbon emissions
Daicel Corporation, a Japanese chemical company, has established robust climate commitments with ambitious emission reduction targets. For 2025, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2.31 billion kg CO2e. This followed Scope 1 and 2 emissions of around 2.27 billion kg CO2e in 2024, and approximately 2.34 billion kg CO2e in 2023.
Daicel has set a near-term target to reduce GHG emissions by 37% by fiscal year 2026, compared to fiscal year 2019 levels. A longer-term goal aims for a 50% reduction by fiscal year 2031, also based on fiscal year 2019 figures. Furthermore, Daicel is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2051.
In alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Daicel has committed to ambitious goals. These include a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 30.0% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Daicel commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2018 base year, signifying a commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by FY2050.
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Daicel’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Daicel Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2018 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Daicel Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2018 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Daicel Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2018 base year.
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Climate initiatives
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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