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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Hokuetsu's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Hokuetsu reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 680,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 64,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,397,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to significant emissions reduction, with a target to achieve a 43% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to fiscal 2005 levels, equating to approximately 450,000 tonnes CO2e. In 2024, emissions were slightly lower, totalling about 1,878,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 657,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 57,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,210,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual decrease in emissions over the years, with 2023 figures at approximately 1,878,000,000 kg CO2e, including 694,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 79,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,511,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Hokuetsu's long-term climate commitment includes a goal of achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change and sustainability within the paper and paperboard industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 694,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hokuetsu 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.
