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Kao Specialties Americas LLC

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Kao Specialties Americas LLC, a subsidiary of Kao Corporation, is a leading player in the specialty chemicals industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1983, the company has made significant strides in providing innovative solutions across various sectors, including personal care, home care, and industrial applications. With a strong operational presence in North America and Latin America, Kao Specialties is renowned for its high-quality surfactants, emulsifiers, and other specialty ingredients. Their commitment to sustainability and advanced technology sets them apart in the market, enabling them to deliver unique products that meet the evolving needs of their customers. Kao Specialties has garnered a reputation for excellence, consistently achieving notable milestones in product development and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the specialty chemicals landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kao Specialties Americas LLC'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.

67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Kao Specialties Americas LLC's score of 67 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kao Specialties Americas LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kao Corporation

Kao Specialties Americas LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Kao Corporation, which cascades its climate commitments and initiatives down to its subsidiaries. Kao Corporation has established various climate initiatives, including Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments, CDP participation, and membership in RE100, which focuses on 100% renewable energy. These initiatives reflect a strong corporate commitment to reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. While specific reduction targets for Kao Specialties Americas LLC are not detailed, the overarching goals set by Kao Corporation indicate a proactive approach to sustainability and emissions reduction. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in climate commitments within the industry.

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20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
657,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
379,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kao Specialties Americas LLC's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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. This request for Kao Specialties Americas LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kao Specialties Americas LLC 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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