Mitsui Chemicals
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., a leading player in the global chemical industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1912, the company has established itself as a pioneer in various sectors, including petrochemicals, performance materials, and healthcare products. Mitsui Chemicals is renowned for its innovative core offerings, such as advanced polymers and specialty chemicals, which are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that bolster its market position. With a commitment to research and development, Mitsui Chemicals continues to drive advancements in materials science, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in diverse industries.
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Mitsui Chemicals's score of 17 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Mitsui Chemicals's reported carbon emissions
Mitsui Chemicals, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions over the years, with the most recent data available for 2022 indicating total emissions of approximately 4,502,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources. This represents a continued effort to monitor and manage their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, emissions have shown a general trend of reduction from a peak of about 5,780,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015. For instance, emissions decreased to approximately 5,733,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016, and further down to about 4,873,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The breakdown of emissions for 2022 shows approximately 3,336,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 470,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, indicating a focus on reducing direct emissions from operations. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Mitsui Chemicals continues to engage in climate action through monitoring and reporting their emissions. The company’s ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the chemical industry.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Mitsui Chemicals 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.
