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Kuraray Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the chemicals nec industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1926, Kuraray has established itself as a leader in innovative chemical solutions, particularly in the production of synthetic fibres, resins, and specialty chemicals.
The company is renowned for its unique core products, including PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), which are widely used in various applications such as packaging, textiles, and automotive components. Kuraray's commitment to sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it as a key contributor to the global market, achieving notable milestones in research and development. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, Kuraray continues to set industry standards and drive growth in the chemicals sector.
35
DitchCarbon score
+3 vs industry average
Kuraray’s score of 35 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.523
20182025
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kuraray's reported carbon emissions
Kuraray's Climate Commitments and Carbon Emissions
Kuraray, a chemicals company headquartered in Japan, is actively engaged in reducing its environmental impact. The company has established several climate-related targets, including a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To support this long-term goal, Kuraray aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% compared to 2019 levels by 2030, with a significant investment of 80 billion Japanese Yen earmarked for GHG emission reduction initiatives by the same year. Furthermore, Kuraray has set a near-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by 2035, relative to its 2021 emissions.
Emissions Data Summary:
For the reporting year 2025, Kuraray reported Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 4.35 billion kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounting to about 2.68 billion kg CO2e. The majority of these Scope 3 emissions were attributed to purchased goods and services, estimated at approximately 3.26 billion kg CO2e.
In the preceding year, 2024, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at approximately 2.87 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services contributing approximately 3.06 billion kg CO2e to Scope 3 emissions.
For 2023, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2.70 billion kg CO2e. Emissions data for Scope 3 for this year was not fully disclosed, with a specific mention of missing data for purchased goods and services.
Looking back, in 2021, Kuraray reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4.68 billion kg CO2e, including about 3.63 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2.90 billion kg CO2e.
Prior to 2021, detailed Scope 3 data was less consistently available, with reports primarily focusing on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For instance, Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2020 were approximately 3.05 billion kg CO2e, and in 2019, they stood at about 3.23 billion kg CO2e. Historical data also shows Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2.36 billion kg CO2e
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Kuraray’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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