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.
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Matsushita Co., Ltd.'s score of 13 is lower than 66% 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 breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes about 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 200,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, and 20,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel, among other categories. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Matsushita Co., Ltd. has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or climate pledges currently in place. The company appears to be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy, with no cascaded data from parent organisations or related entities. Overall, while Matsushita Co., Ltd. has a significant carbon footprint, further information on their climate commitments and reduction strategies is needed to assess their future direction in sustainability.
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| 2006 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,210,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,970,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,130,000,000 |
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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.
