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Kaneka

Kaneka Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the global chemical industry, renowned for its innovative solutions across various sectors. Founded in 1949, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in advanced materials, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, Kaneka is recognised for its unique products such as high-performance polymers and nutritional supplements. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a pioneer in sustainable technologies, contributing to its notable achievements in environmental stewardship. With a robust market position, Kaneka continues to drive growth through its diverse portfolio, making significant strides in enhancing quality of life and promoting sustainability worldwide.

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21

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

Kaneka's score of 21 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27%

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Kaneka's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Kaneka reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,884,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 480,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2,884,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 3,345,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 736,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 336,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Kaneka's emissions were approximately 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 760,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 263,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its reporting. Despite the significant emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. Kaneka's emissions intensity has varied over the years, with a reported CO2 emission intensity index of 1,484.0 in 2022, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially improve their carbon footprint. Overall, while Kaneka has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for more structured climate commitments moving forward.

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Scope 1
950,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
125,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kaneka'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 Kaneka is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kaneka 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.

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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