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.
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.
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Sanyo Chemical Group's score of 17 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sanyo Chemical Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 310,412,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside about 2,655,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2022, which recorded about 318,296,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions increased from approximately 2,602,555,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor does it have documented climate pledges. However, Sanyo Chemical Group is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, as evidenced by their comprehensive emissions reporting across all relevant scopes. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Sanyo Chemical Group independently tracks and reports its carbon footprint. The company continues to focus on transparency in its sustainability practices, as reflected in its annual sustainability reports.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 164,993,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 5,606,828,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sanyo Chemical Group has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
