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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Matsushita Co., Ltd.'s score of 13 is lower than 100% 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 5,300,000,000 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, and approximately 1,970,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions amounted to around 1,130,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing various categories such as purchased goods and services (1,300,000,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (200,000,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (20,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Matsushita Co., Ltd. This lack of specific commitments highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. As the company continues to navigate the global push for sustainability, establishing clear reduction initiatives could enhance its environmental impact and align with industry standards for climate action.

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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. Matsushita Co., Ltd. is headquartered in JP, 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.

Matsushita Co., Ltd. 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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