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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.

27

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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Mitsubishi Chemical's score of 27 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mitsubishi Chemical's reported carbon emissions

Mitsubishi Chemical, headquartered in Japan, reported a total of approximately 63,345,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 6,685,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 7,685,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 48,976,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This marked a decrease from 69,716,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, they plan to halve their emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. Mitsubishi Chemical's emissions data highlights their ongoing efforts to address climate change while maintaining significant revenue, which was approximately 40,260,179,484 USD in 2022. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact across its global operations.

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Scope 2
6,787,000,000
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7,400,000,000
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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 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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