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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Sekisui Chemical's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 about 3,757,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for this year, but in previous years, they have reported significant Scope 3 emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to their carbon footprint. Sekisui Chemical has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.35% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Sekisui aims for a 30% reduction in emissions related to purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Sekisui Chemical's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 187,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | - | 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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Sekisui Chemical is committed to some 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.
