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. The company's emissions profile includes Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are part of their total emissions but are not specified in detail for the latest year. Over recent years, Kurita's emissions have fluctuated, with a total of about 191,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018, increasing to approximately 209,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, and peaking at around 3,077,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, which included significant Scope 3 emissions of about 2,569,000,000 kg CO2e. Kurita has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of their long-term climate strategy. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to reducing their carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards this goal, having established a near-term target status of "Committed" with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Kurita's climate commitments and emissions data indicate a proactive stance towards sustainability and carbon reduction in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 26,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| 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.
