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Kaneka

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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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32

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Kaneka's score of 32 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kaneka's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kaneka Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,513,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 851,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 663,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,006,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. Kaneka has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, relative to 2013 levels. Additionally, they are accelerating their coal phase-out initiative, moving the target date from 2030 to 2027, which is expected to contribute to a 30% reduction in emissions from their Takasago Manufacturing Site. Looking towards the future, Kaneka has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its domestic and international subsidiaries by 2050. This long-term goal underscores their dedication to sustainable practices and climate responsibility. Overall, Kaneka's emissions data and reduction initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate environmental stewardship.

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Scope 1
950,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
600,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kaneka's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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. 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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