Hokuetsu
Hokuetsu, officially known as Hokuetsu Corporation, is a prominent player in the global paper and packaging industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1907, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability throughout its history. Hokuetsu operates primarily in Japan and has expanded its reach across Asia, focusing on the production of high-quality paper products and packaging solutions. The company is renowned for its diverse range of offerings, including printing paper, packaging materials, and specialty paper products, distinguished by their eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Hokuetsu's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has solidified its position as a leader in the market, earning accolades for its contributions to environmental stewardship and product excellence.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hokuetsu's score of 28 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hokuetsu's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hokuetsu reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,278,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 610,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 64,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,278,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,290,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Hokuetsu's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2022, the company emitted approximately 1,290,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 728,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 62,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,341,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were around 1,397,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 680,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 64,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,397,000,000 kg CO2e. Hokuetsu has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions profile, it may not have formalised strategies in place to achieve significant reductions. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where emissions management is critical for sustainability and compliance with global climate standards.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 694,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 79,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,511,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hokuetsu is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
