Mitsui Chemicals

Mitsui Chemicals's reported carbon emissions

Mitsui Chemicals, headquartered in Japan and operating within the Chemicals nec industry, has demonstrated varying levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting. For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 23.3 billion kg CO2e emissions. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3.53 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 896 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 16.2 billion kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, purchased goods and services accounted for the largest portion at approximately 9.19 billion kg CO2e, followed by the end-of-life treatment of sold products at approximately 5.82 billion kg CO2e. In the fiscal year 2023, Mitsui Chemicals reported total emissions of approximately 24.2 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.68 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 912 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 16.6 billion kg CO2e. The company has set significant climate commitments. Notably, Mitsui Chemicals declared its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. To support this long-term goal, they aim to reduce GHG emissions by 40% by fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2013 levels. This target encompasses Scopes 1 and 2 emissions and will be pursued through transitioning to low-carbon raw materials and fuels, energy conservation measures, and the adoption of renewable energy. The company also previously set a target to reduce domestic GHG emissions by 25.4% by fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2005.