Public Profile

Kanazawa Kasei Co

Kanazawa Kasei Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in Kanazawa, Japan. Established in 1949, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative solutions in the fields of polymer and resin manufacturing. With a focus on high-performance materials, Kanazawa Kasei serves various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and construction. The company is renowned for its unique product offerings, such as specialty resins and advanced polymer compounds, which are designed to meet the evolving needs of its clients. Over the years, Kanazawa Kasei has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted supplier in both domestic and international markets. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Kanazawa Kasei continues to lead the way in the development of cutting-edge materials that enhance performance and durability across multiple applications.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kanazawa Kasei Co's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

6

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kanazawa Kasei Co's score of 6 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kanazawa Kasei Co's reported carbon emissions

Kanazawa Kasei Co., headquartered in Japan, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data. However, the company has made significant climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Kanazawa Kasei Co. has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by the year 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target has been approved through a streamlined validation route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In addition to its Scope 1 and Scope 2 commitments, Kanazawa Kasei Co. is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. These initiatives reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the building products sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kanazawa Kasei Co's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low 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. Kanazawa Kasei Co is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kanazawa Kasei Co is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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