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Sanyo Chemical Group

Sanyo Chemical Group, a prominent player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-performance materials, including specialty chemicals and polymers. With a commitment to innovation, Sanyo Chemical Group offers unique products such as functional polymers and fine chemicals, which cater to diverse sectors including automotive, electronics, and healthcare. The company’s focus on sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it favourably in the market, earning recognition for its contributions to eco-friendly solutions. Notable achievements include significant advancements in polymer technology, reinforcing Sanyo Chemical Group's reputation as a trusted partner in the global chemical landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sanyo Chemical Group'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.

29

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

Sanyo Chemical Group's score of 29 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sanyo Chemical Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sanyo Chemical Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 310,412,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 313,031,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,655,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Over the years, Sanyo Chemical Group has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from 164,993,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 310,412,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also rose from 2,576,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 313,031,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Meanwhile, Scope 3 emissions peaked at 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 before gradually decreasing to 2,655,568,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, Sanyo Chemical Group has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although further details on specific strategies or commitments are not available. Overall, Sanyo Chemical Group's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts in carbon management and the need for future commitments to reduce their environmental impact.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
164,993,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
2,576,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
3,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sanyo Chemical Group'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. Sanyo Chemical Group 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.

Sanyo Chemical Group 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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