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Shin-Etsu Chemical

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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., a leading player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1926, the company has established itself as a pioneer in silicone products, semiconductor materials, and specialty chemicals, marking significant milestones in innovation and sustainability. Shin-Etsu's core offerings include high-purity silicon wafers, silicone elastomers, and advanced materials for electronics, which are distinguished by their superior quality and performance. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its contributions to the semiconductor and electronics sectors. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and technological advancement, Shin-Etsu continues to drive growth and maintain its competitive edge in the global market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Shin-Etsu Chemical'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.

40

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Shin-Etsu Chemical's score of 40 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shin-Etsu Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,260,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,443,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 12,096,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 23,799,000 kg CO2e for all scopes. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, with a target year of 2023 for initiating these efforts. In terms of emissions intensity, Shin-Etsu Chemical has established a goal to reduce emissions intensity by 45% relative to 1990 levels by FY2025. This commitment reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint across operations. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Shin-Etsu Chemical is independently reporting its emissions and climate initiatives. The company actively discloses emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact and commitment to climate action.

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201420152016201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,553,000,000
0,000,000,000
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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
Scope 2
3,024,000,000
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
Scope 3
4,423,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shin-Etsu Chemical's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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