Kansai Paint
Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., a leading name in the coatings industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Founded in 1918, the company has established itself as a pioneer in paint manufacturing, consistently innovating to meet diverse market needs. Kansai Paint offers a wide range of products, including decorative paints, industrial coatings, and automotive finishes, distinguished by their superior quality and environmental sustainability. The company is renowned for its commitment to research and development, which has led to numerous industry accolades and a strong market position. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on innovation, Kansai Paint continues to shape the future of the coatings sector.
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Kansai Paint's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kansai Paint reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 75,009,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 30,000,000 kg CO2e globally. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included approximately 1,877,962,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and substantial contributions from purchased goods and services, amounting to about 1,378,465,000 kg CO2e. In Japan, Kansai Paint's emissions for 2023 included Scope 1 emissions of around 21,412,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 28,488,000 kg CO2e. In India, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 6,159,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 39,717,000 kg CO2e. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Kansai Paint has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Kansai Paint's emissions data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the full impact of their operations on climate change.
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| 2014 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 72,455,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 190,508,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kansai Paint 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.
