Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, commonly known as "K Line," is a prominent Japanese shipping company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1919, K Line has evolved into a key player in the global maritime industry, specialising in various sectors including container shipping, bulk shipping, and logistics services. With a strong operational presence across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, K Line offers a diverse range of core services, including car carrier transportation and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in eco-friendly shipping solutions. K Line's notable achievements include a robust fleet and a reputation for reliability, making it a trusted partner in international trade. As a significant contributor to the maritime sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha continues to shape the future of global shipping.
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The company’s emissions for that year were approximately 11,235,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 11,235,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,235,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. K Line has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease Scope 1 emissions from ocean-going ships by 25% per ton-mile by 2030, using 2011 as a baseline. This target is part of a broader long-term goal to achieve a 50% reduction in the same emissions by 2050. Additionally, the company has similar targets for Scope 2 emissions, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability in the maritime transport sector. The company’s emissions data shows a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with a notable reduction from approximately 12,971,192,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 11,235,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This indicates a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts and aligns with industry standards for greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,971,192,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,669,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,551,014,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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.
