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Kawada Feather

Kawada Feather Co., Ltd., commonly known as Kawada Feather, is a prominent player in the Japanese textile industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1951, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality down and feather products, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a focus on innovation, Kawada Feather offers a diverse range of products, including bedding, apparel, and outdoor gear, all distinguished by their superior insulation and comfort. The company’s commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing further enhances its reputation, making it a preferred choice among environmentally conscious consumers. Kawada Feather's strategic operational regions extend beyond Japan, reaching key markets in Asia and Europe. With decades of expertise, the company continues to set industry standards, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the feather and down sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kawada Feather'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.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Kawada Feather's score of 15 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22%

Kawada Feather's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kawada Feather reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,410,000 kg CO2e. This includes 1,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,707,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 9,115,000 kg CO2e, with notable sources being capital goods (9,115,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (1,677,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (404,000 kg CO2e). The combined total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions stands at approximately 5,048,000 kg CO2e. Kawada Feather has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. This target has been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling its carbon footprint.

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2023
Scope 1
1,341,000
Scope 2
3,707,000
Scope 3
11,196,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kawada Feather's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Kawada Feather is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kawada Feather is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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