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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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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's score of 27 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) reported carbon emissions of approximately 6,649,847,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 11,556,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,506,111,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to improve CO2 emissions efficiency by 50% compared to 2008 levels across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. Additionally, K Line has committed to reducing Scope 1 emissions from ocean-going ships by 25% per ton mile by 2030, using 2011 as a base year, with a long-term goal of achieving a 50% reduction by 2050. These targets align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate K Line's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in the maritime sector. Overall, K Line's initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations.

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Scope 1
12,971,192,000
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Scope 2
27,669,000
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Scope 3
1,551,014,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is medium 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is participating in some 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
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