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Matsushita Co., Ltd.

Matsushita Co., Ltd., also known as Matsushita Paper, is a prominent player in the paper manufacturing industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1946, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability within the sector. Matsushita operates primarily in Asia, with a strong presence in various international markets. Specialising in high-quality paper products, Matsushita offers a diverse range of solutions, including printing paper, packaging materials, and specialty papers. Their commitment to eco-friendly practices and advanced technology sets them apart in a competitive landscape. Recognised for their excellence, Matsushita has garnered a solid market position, contributing to the advancement of sustainable paper production.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Matsushita Co., Ltd.'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Matsushita Co., Ltd.'s score of 13 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Matsushita Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2006, Matsushita Co., Ltd. reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 2,210,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, accounted for about 1,970,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, totalled approximately 1,130,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (about 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 200,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions reported, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Matsushita Co., Ltd. This indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, suggesting that future initiatives may be necessary to align with global climate goals.

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2006
Scope 1
2,210,000,000
Scope 2
1,970,000,000
Scope 3
1,130,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Matsushita Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Paper and paper products, 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 Matsushita Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Matsushita Co., Ltd. is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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