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 2024, Kansai Paint, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The company emitted approximately 7,606,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 42,356,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and a staggering 2,843,659,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, leading to a total of about 50,937,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2023, the emissions data for Japan indicated Scope 1 emissions of approximately 21,412,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 28,488,000 kg CO2e. In India, the same year, Kansai Paint reported Scope 1 emissions of around 6,308,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 40,707,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 2,592,778,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial emissions figures, Kansai Paint has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company’s climate strategy appears to be in its early stages, with no formal climate pledges or initiatives reported. Overall, while Kansai Paint has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate commitments.
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| 2014 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 72,455,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 190,508,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 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.
