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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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, headquartered in Japan, 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 and 400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions also accounted for 3,757,000,000 kg CO2e. The company 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, Sekisui Chemical plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.35% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 30% reduction in emissions from 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 commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Sekisui Chemical's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.
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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.
