Mitsubishi Chemical

Mitsubishi Chemical, headquartered in Japan and operating within the Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers industry, reported a total of approximately 53.78 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

For 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 60.84 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 63.35 billion kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were approximately 69.72 billion kg CO2e.

Mitsubishi Chemical has set ambitious climate commitments. The MCG Group aims for a 29% reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2019, covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with a roadmap in place to align with this long-term goal. They have also set a target to halve emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the new baseline.

The company's Scope 3 emissions are a significant component of its total footprint. In 2024, Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 40.96 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services (around 16.90 billion kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 11.36 billion kg CO2e) being the largest contributors. For 2023, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 47.05 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services and use of sold products being the most substantial categories. In 2022, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 48.98 billion kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were approximately 53.64 billion kg CO2e.

Data for Mitsubishi Chemical is not cascaded from a parent organisation, with its performance and initiative sources directly linked to Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation.