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.
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In 2023, Sanyo Chemical Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 776,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 612,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 164,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 3,426,000 kg CO2e, which encompass various indirect emissions, including 1,462,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 1,798,000 kg CO2e from the end-of-life treatment of sold products. Sanyo Chemical Group has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets indicates that the company has not yet established formalised goals for reducing its carbon footprint in line with climate science. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly by Sanyo Chemical Group. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting its commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 164,993,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 2,803,414,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Sanyo Chemical Group is not participating in any 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.