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Mitsubishi Paper Mills Sustainability Profile

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Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited, a prominent player in the paper manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1907, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability. With major operational regions across Asia and beyond, Mitsubishi Paper Mills focuses on producing high-quality paper products, including printing paper, packaging materials, and specialty papers. Renowned for its commitment to environmental stewardship, the company employs advanced technologies to create unique, eco-friendly products that meet diverse customer needs. Mitsubishi Paper Mills holds a strong market position, recognised for its dedication to quality and innovation, making it a trusted name in the global paper industry.

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9

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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 Paper Mills's score of 9 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

34%

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Mitsubishi Paper Mills's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mitsubishi Paper Mills reported total carbon emissions of approximately 694,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a decrease from 2022, when emissions were about 707,000,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which saw emissions of approximately 797,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, nor for Scope 3 emissions, which limits the granularity of their emissions profile. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Mitsubishi Paper Mills is committed to addressing climate change, as indicated by their participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, there are no specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives currently reported. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited's direct operations. As the industry continues to face pressure to reduce carbon footprints, Mitsubishi Paper Mills's ongoing efforts and future commitments will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.

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How Carbon Intensive is Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mitsubishi Paper Mills's primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Location?

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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. This request for Mitsubishi Paper Mills is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2017
Employee Commuting
99%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Mitsubishi Paper Mills'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 Paper Mills has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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

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