Kaneka

Kaneka's reported carbon emissions

Kaneka Corporation, a Japanese chemical company, reported a total of approximately 5.82 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This comprised approximately 851 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and approximately 663 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Their Scope 3 emissions for the same year amounted to approximately 3.57 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services and the end-of-life treatment of sold products being the most significant contributors. Looking at prior years, Kaneka's total reported emissions were approximately 1.36 billion kg CO2e in 2022 (Scope 1 and 2) and approximately 1.55 billion kg CO2e in 2021 (Scope 1 and 2). In 2018, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1.11 billion kg CO2e, with an additional approximately 2.08 billion kg CO2e reported for Scope 3. In 2013, Kaneka reported approximately 1.27 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and approximately 214 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Kaneka has established several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, referencing fiscal year 2013 levels. Furthermore, Kaneka is accelerating its coal phase-out, with the Takasago Manufacturing Site aiming to transition away from coal and reduce GHG emissions by 2027. Looking towards a more ambitious future, Kaneka aspires to achieve carbon neutrality for its domestic and international subsidiaries by 2050.