Mitsui Chemicals

Mitsui Chemicals, a Chemicals nec company based in Japan, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 20.636 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 3.531 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 896 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 16.209 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, the company reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of roughly 21.226 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3.675 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 912 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 16.639 billion kg CO2e.

Mitsui Chemicals has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. As part of its climate commitments, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% by fiscal 2030, compared to fiscal 2013 levels. This target aligns with a 2°C scenario according to the Science-Based Target Setting Manual. Mitsui Chemicals also had an earlier near-term target to reduce domestic GHG emissions by 22% by fiscal 2016, compared with fiscal 2005 levels.