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.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Europe reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2016 to 2019, with the most recent figures from 2019 indicating total emissions of approximately 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. In 2016, the company emitted about 14,269,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 7,223,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 7,046,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Emissions increased in 2017, with Scope 1 emissions rising to approximately 14,815,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 to 7,470,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 to 7,345,000 kg CO2e. A slight decrease was observed in 2018, where Scope 1 emissions were about 14,187,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 6,787,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,400,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction, yet further details on their commitments or future plans remain unspecified.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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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 |
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Mitsubishi Chemical Europe 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.