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Daio Paper Sustainability Profile

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Daio Paper Corporation, commonly referred to as Daio Paper, is a leading player in the global paper industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1943, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia and Europe, focusing on the production of high-quality paper products. Daio Paper is renowned for its diverse range of offerings, including printing paper, packaging materials, and tissue products, all distinguished by their sustainability and innovative manufacturing processes. The company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key competitor in the market, with a commitment to environmental stewardship and technological advancement. With a reputation for excellence, Daio Paper continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name among consumers and businesses alike.

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22

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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Daio Paper's score of 22 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

56%

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Daio Paper's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Daio Paper reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 2,296,972,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This figure includes various categories such as purchased goods and services (about 1,320,575,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 408,208,000 kg CO2e), and end-of-life treatment of sold products (around 177,526,000 kg CO2e). For the previous year, 2022, Daio Paper's emissions were reported at approximately 4,194,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,491,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 667,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a focus on direct emissions management alongside their broader supply chain impacts. Daio Paper has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This target reflects a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 reduction targets, but the substantial emissions from this category highlight the importance of addressing supply chain impacts in their overall climate strategy. Daio Paper's commitment to transparency and accountability in emissions reporting is evident, as they continue to disclose their emissions data and reduction initiatives.

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202120222023
Scope 1
3,878,000
0,000,000
-
Scope 2
509,000
000,000
-
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Daio Paper's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Daio Paper's Location?

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Very high
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 Daio Paper is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Daio Paper's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
18%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
8%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Daio Paper'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.

Daio Paper 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
Reduction Actions

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