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Takasago

Takasago International Corporation, commonly known as Takasago, is a leading player in the flavour and fragrance industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1920, the company has expanded its operations across major regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America, solidifying its global presence. Takasago is renowned for its innovative flavour and fragrance solutions, catering to diverse sectors such as food and beverage, personal care, and household products. The company’s commitment to quality and creativity has positioned it as a trusted partner for brands seeking unique sensory experiences. With a rich history marked by key milestones in product development and sustainability initiatives, Takasago continues to excel in the market, leveraging advanced technology and a deep understanding of consumer preferences to deliver exceptional products.

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46

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Takasago's score of 46 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Takasago's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Takasago International Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,007,529,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 4,689,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 5,801,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 7,007,529,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions. Takasago has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 27.5% by FY2030/31, using FY2019/20 as the baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% within the same timeframe. Historically, Takasago has also committed to a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of production by 2020 compared to 2010 levels, specifically targeting Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives reflect Takasago's commitment to aligning with industry standards and contributing to global climate goals.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
30,613,580
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
23,622,970
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Takasago's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Takasago is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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