Shin-Etsu Chemical
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.
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Shin-Etsu Chemical's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,866,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,242,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,266,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,866,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 11,139,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company’s total emissions were approximately 11,139,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,246,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 4,367,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 5,588,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 2,696,000,000 kg CO2e). For 2021, Shin-Etsu reported total emissions of about 10,315,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 2,077,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,003,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 10,315,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, they have been actively monitoring their emissions intensity, with a reported emissions intensity index of 46,300 kg CO2e per tonne of production relative to 1990 levels in 2021. Shin-Etsu Chemical continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the challenges associated with its extensive supply chain emissions.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,111,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,163,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Shin-Etsu Chemical is not committed to any 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.
