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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.

56

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Kanematsu's score of 56 is higher than 98% 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 9,507,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 18,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 across all scopes of emissions. This initiative is part of their long-term strategy to address climate change and aligns with global sustainability efforts. In 2024, Kanematsu aims to further reduce its emissions, reporting an expected decrease to approximately 17,788,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 8,781,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices while maintaining revenue growth, which reached approximately USD 6.86 billion in 2023.

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Scope 1
9,200,000
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Scope 2
18,600,000
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Scope 3
27,800,000
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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 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. Kanematsu is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kanematsu is not committed to any 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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