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Mitsubishi Chemical

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a leading player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1933, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability. Mitsubishi Chemical focuses on a diverse range of business areas, including performance materials, industrial chemicals, and healthcare solutions. Its core products, such as advanced polymers and specialty chemicals, are distinguished by their high quality and innovative applications. With a strong market position, Mitsubishi Chemical is recognised for its commitment to sustainable development and technological advancement, making it a trusted partner in various industries. The company continues to drive progress, contributing to a more sustainable future while meeting the evolving needs of its global clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mitsubishi Chemical'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.

46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Mitsubishi Chemical's score of 46 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Mitsubishi Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,072,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,727,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,299,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 47,046,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with an interim target to halve emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Over the past few years, Mitsubishi Chemical's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at 69,716,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 63,345,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action in line with global standards.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
6,787,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
7,400,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
49,260,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mitsubishi Chemical's primary industry is Chemicals nec, 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. Mitsubishi Chemical 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.

Mitsubishi Chemical 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.

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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