Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Mitsubishi Chemical Europe
Public Profile
Chemicals
DE
updated 3 months ago

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe Sustainability Profile

Company website

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1933, the company has established itself as a leader in the chemical industry, focusing on advanced materials and innovative solutions. With a diverse portfolio that includes performance chemicals, plastics, and composites, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company’s core products, such as high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals, are designed to meet the evolving needs of various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and healthcare. Mitsubishi Chemical Europe has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key player in the market, recognised for its quality and innovation. Its dedication to research and development continues to drive growth and enhance its competitive edge in the chemical landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mitsubishi Chemical Europe'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.

15

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's score of 15 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,455,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,174,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data is cascaded from the parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, reflecting the emissions profile of the current subsidiary, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe GmbH. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it is committed to addressing its carbon footprint through various sustainability efforts, although detailed plans or targets have not been specified. Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's emissions data indicates a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing carbon emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. The absence of explicit reduction targets suggests a potential area for future commitment and improvement in their climate strategy.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2016201720182019
Scope 1
14,269,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
7,223,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
7,046,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Mitsubishi Chemical Europe is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Usage Policy

You're welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL.

Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.

See our License Agreement for more details.

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251211.1
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
Available onAWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
Use CaseSBTi-aligned baselining & progress trackingSupplier EngagementClimate-informed sourcing strategyEmission ReportingSustainable Finance
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelogWhitepaper
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy