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Denka

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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39

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Denka's score of 39 is higher than 78% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,390,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 360,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,415,079,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 1,750,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. Denka's emissions data indicates a focus on managing its carbon footprint across all scopes, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which include upstream and downstream activities. The company has consistently reported emissions intensity figures, with a notable intensity of 1,130 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2022. While Denka has not set formal reduction targets, its ongoing commitment to sustainability is reflected in its emissions reporting and the transparency of its data. The company continues to monitor and disclose its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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1,320,000,000
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Scope 2
1,440,000,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
970,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Denka's primary industry is Chemicals nec, 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. This request for Denka is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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