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, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,488,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 21,412,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This marks a significant reduction in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, where they were approximately 21,315,000 kg CO2e in 2022. However, the company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. In 2022, Kansai Paint's global emissions included about 75,009,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 30,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 1,378,465,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, although it lacks specific reduction targets. Overall, while Kansai Paint has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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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.
