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Eiken Chemical

Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Eiken, is a prominent player in the biotechnology and diagnostics industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has made significant strides in the development of innovative diagnostic products and laboratory reagents, catering to both domestic and international markets. Eiken's core offerings include a wide range of microbiological testing kits and molecular diagnostics, which are distinguished by their accuracy and reliability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in rapid testing technologies that enhance patient care and streamline laboratory processes. With a strong market position, Eiken continues to be recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a trusted name in the healthcare sector.

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37

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

Eiken Chemical's score of 37 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Eiken Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Eiken Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,030,388,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,036,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 706,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 71,697,000 kg CO2e, primarily from capital goods and the use of sold products. Eiken Chemical has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company's previous emissions data shows a trend of increasing emissions, with total emissions reaching approximately 14,342,428,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Eiken Chemical's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector, headquartered in Japan.

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Scope 2
9,459,000
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Scope 3
1,613,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Eiken Chemical's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 Eiken Chemical is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Eiken Chemical is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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