Taisei
Taisei Corporation, a prominent player in the construction and engineering industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with significant operations across Asia and the Pacific. Founded in 1873, Taisei has established itself as a leader in infrastructure development, specialising in civil engineering, building construction, and environmental projects. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable construction, offering unique services such as advanced seismic design and eco-friendly building solutions. Taisei's commitment to quality and safety has earned it a strong market position, with notable achievements including the successful completion of landmark projects that enhance urban living. With over 150 years of experience, Taisei continues to shape the future of construction through its dedication to excellence and sustainability.
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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Taisei's score of 43 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Taisei's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Taisei Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4.9 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 240,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 240,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and about 4.9 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. Taisei has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 26% by 2030, using 2013 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% 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. In 2021, Taisei also established a separate target through its subsidiary, Taisei Industry Co., Ltd., committing to a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year, while also focusing on measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions. Overall, Taisei's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the construction and engineering sector, aiming for substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over the coming years.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
