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Kanematsu

Kanematsu Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a prominent player in the trading and investment industry, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1889. The company operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America, specialising in a diverse range of sectors including textiles, machinery, and food products. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Kanematsu offers unique services such as supply chain management and market development, which distinguish it from competitors. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in global trade. With a focus on sustainability and technological advancement, Kanematsu continues to adapt to the evolving demands of the international marketplace.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kanematsu'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.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Kanematsu's score of 40 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kanematsu's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kanematsu reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,321,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 9,507,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 18,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 29,497,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 9,772,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 19,725,000 kg CO2e. Kanematsu has set a significant climate commitment to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2025, starting from 2023. This ambitious target underscores their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change proactively. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, focusing instead on direct and indirect emissions from their operations. Overall, Kanematsu's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a strategic approach to sustainability, aiming for substantial reductions in their environmental impact in the near term.

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Scope 1
9,200,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
18,600,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kanematsu's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low 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 Kanematsu is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kanematsu 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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