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
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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.
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 this year. Over the years, Mitsui Chemicals has shown a trend of reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a notable decrease from about 5,783,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 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 reporting and reduction.
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| 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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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.
