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Kurita America Inc.

Kurita America Inc., a subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries Ltd., is a leading provider of water treatment solutions headquartered in the United States. Established in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the water treatment industry, focusing on sectors such as industrial water treatment, wastewater treatment, and process chemicals. With a strong presence across North America, Kurita America is renowned for its innovative core products, including advanced water treatment chemicals and systems designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company’s commitment to quality and customer service has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for various industries. Notable achievements include the development of unique solutions that address complex water management challenges, reinforcing Kurita America’s reputation as a pioneer in the field.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kurita America Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Leather Products 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kurita America Inc.'s score of 19 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kurita America Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kurita America Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,837,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 2,800,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 2,521,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 2,479,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Looking ahead to 2024, Kurita America Inc. anticipates a further increase in total emissions to approximately 4,258,000 kg CO2e, with consistent figures for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions remaining at 1,000,000 kg CO2e each. The projected Scope 3 emissions are expected to rise to about 4,224,000 kg CO2e. Despite the rising emissions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Kurita America Inc. This lack of formal commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing carbon emissions effectively.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kurita America Inc.'s primary industry is Leather and leather products (19), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Kurita America Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kurita America Inc. is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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