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Wood Products Other Than Furniture
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Daiken Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Daiken Corporation, a leading name in the building materials industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1945, Daiken has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-quality wood-based products, including engineered wood, flooring, and insulation materials. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable building solutions, offering unique products that combine durability with environmental responsibility. Daiken's commitment to quality has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the construction sector, earning accolades for its advanced manufacturing techniques and eco-friendly practices. With a strong market presence, Daiken continues to set benchmarks in the industry, contributing to the evolution of modern architecture and design.

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wood Products Other Than Furniture 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Daiken Corporation's score of 67 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

82%

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Daiken Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from ITOCHU Corporation

Daiken Corporation, headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Daiken Corporation commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 13.5% within the same timeframe. These targets include land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The commitments reflect Daiken Corporation's proactive approach to climate action, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability within the forestry and paper products sector. The targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance environmental performance and contribute to global climate goals.

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2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
74,962,000
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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
Scope 2
406,428,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Daiken Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Daiken Corporation's primary industry is Wood Products Other Than Furniture, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Daiken Corporation'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 Daiken Corporation is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Daiken Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Daiken Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 11% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 58% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Franchises" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Franchises
42%
Capital Goods
26%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
16%
Waste Generated in Operations
9%
Business Travel
6%
Employee Commuting
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Daiken Corporation'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.

Daiken Corporation has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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