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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mitsui Chemicals's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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

Mitsui Chemicals's score of 21 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mitsui Chemicals's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Mitsui Chemicals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,502,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,336,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 470,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for that year. Over the years, Mitsui Chemicals has shown a trend of reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a notable decrease from about 5,830,000,000 kg CO2e in 2010 to the 2022 figure. Despite these reductions, Mitsui Chemicals has not set specific science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards for emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
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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
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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
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mitsui Chemicals's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Mitsui Chemicals is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Mitsui Chemicals is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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