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Taisei

Taisei Corporation, a prominent player in the construction and engineering industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1905, Taisei has established itself as a leader in civil engineering, building construction, and environmental solutions, achieving significant milestones throughout its history. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to infrastructure development, offering unique services such as advanced project management and sustainable construction practices. Taisei's commitment to quality and safety has positioned it as a trusted partner in major projects, including urban development and transportation systems. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Taisei continues to shape the future of construction while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Taisei'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.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Taisei's score of 41 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Taisei's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Taisei Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,945,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 240,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 240,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,945,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Taisei has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2030, using 2013 as the base year. Additionally, they are committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 2°C. Overall, Taisei's emissions data and reduction commitments highlight their proactive approach to addressing climate change within the construction and engineering sector, demonstrating a clear strategy for reducing their carbon footprint in the coming years.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
138,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
71,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
22,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Taisei's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low 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. Taisei is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Taisei 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.

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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