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 reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 976,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 7,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 42,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 969,212,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 50,937,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, the company’s global emissions were reported at approximately 159,571,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 76,843,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 59,669,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing significantly, particularly from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 1,877,962,000 kg CO2e. Kansai Paint has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor has it made any formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. Overall, Kansai Paint's emissions profile highlights the need for ongoing efforts to address its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest share of its total emissions.
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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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 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.
