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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.
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.
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Mitsui Chemicals's score of 28 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Mitsui Chemicals, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,502,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 3,545,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 957,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects their commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, as they have disclosed both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions data remains undisclosed. Mitsui Chemicals has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. To make significant progress towards this goal, the company has established a near-term target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% by fiscal 2030, relative to fiscal 2013 levels. This commitment underscores their long-term strategy to mitigate climate impact and align with global sustainability efforts. The emissions data is sourced directly from Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,120,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,037,000,000 | 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 | 7,873,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Mitsui Chemicals is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.