Public Profile

Daiken

Daiken, officially known as Daiken Corporation, is a leading player in the Japanese building materials industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has established a strong presence in Asia and beyond, specialising in high-quality wood-based products and innovative construction solutions. With a focus on sustainability and advanced technology, Daiken offers a diverse range of core products, including engineered wood, insulation materials, and interior finishing solutions. Their commitment to quality and environmental responsibility sets them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their excellence, Daiken has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards and certifications. As a trusted name in building materials, Daiken continues to shape the future of construction with its unique offerings and dedication to customer satisfaction.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Daiken'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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

Daiken's score of 10 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Daiken's reported carbon emissions

Daiken Corporation, headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments to address its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets. Daiken aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to a 13.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same deadline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The reduction strategies encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, highlighting Daiken's comprehensive approach to sustainability within the forestry and paper products sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Daiken's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Daiken 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.

Daiken 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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