Kurita
Kurita Water Industries Ltd., commonly known as Kurita, is a leading player in the water treatment and chemical industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1949, the company has made significant strides in providing innovative solutions for water treatment, process chemicals, and advanced materials. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Kurita serves a diverse range of sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and food processing. The company is renowned for its core products, such as water treatment chemicals and systems, which are distinguished by their high efficiency and sustainability. Kurita's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in environmental stewardship and technological advancement. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, Kurita continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted partner in the global water treatment landscape.
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Kurita's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kurita Water Industries Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 250,000,000 kg CO2e globally and about 235,000,000 kg CO2e in Japan. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, where global emissions were around 275,000,000 kg CO2e and Japan's emissions were approximately 260,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. As part of its climate strategy, Kurita has set near-term targets and is actively engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align its reduction efforts with global climate goals. In 2020, Kurita's emissions included 10,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,568,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, highlighting the importance of addressing upstream and downstream emissions in their overall strategy. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing sustainability across its operations, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,000 | 0,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 26,000 | 00,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 2,569,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kurita 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.
