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Chemicals
JP
updated 5 days ago

Denka

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Denka Company Limited, commonly referred to as Denka, is a prominent player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1915, Denka has established itself as a leader in the production of advanced materials and specialty chemicals, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company’s core offerings include high-performance elastomers, electronic materials, and construction materials, distinguished by their innovative properties and applications. Denka's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it as a trusted partner in various sectors, including electronics, automotive, and infrastructure. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Denka continues to achieve notable recognition for its contributions to the chemical industry, reinforcing its market position as a forward-thinking enterprise dedicated to quality and innovation.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Denka's score of 34 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Denka's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Denka Company Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,860,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,390,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,415,079,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 779,585,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 328,816,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Denka's total emissions were around 2,950,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,560,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 480,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 1,591,774,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Denka has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from Denka Company Limited. Overall, Denka's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting, although further details on specific reduction strategies would enhance its climate action profile.

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Scope 1
1,980,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
490,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Denka's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Denka is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Denka is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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