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Sekisui Chemical

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the chemical industry, renowned for its innovative solutions across various sectors. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence in regions including Asia, North America, and Europe, focusing on advanced materials, housing, and environmental solutions. With a diverse portfolio that includes high-performance plastics, medical devices, and construction materials, Sekisui Chemical distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering developments in polymer chemistry and expanding its global footprint through strategic acquisitions. Recognised for its market leadership, Sekisui Chemical continues to drive growth and innovation, positioning itself as a trusted partner in addressing contemporary challenges in the chemical sector.

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52

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sekisui Chemical's score of 52 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sekisui Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sekisui Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,340,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,757,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,757,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Sekisui aims to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company has also pledged to transition to 100% renewable electricity for all purchased power by 2030 and aims for zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. These commitments align with the 1.5°C target set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reflecting Sekisui Chemical's dedication to sustainable practices and climate action.

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Scope 1
187,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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
708,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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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
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sekisui Chemical'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. This request for Sekisui Chemical is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sekisui Chemical 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.

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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