Ube
Ube Corporation, commonly referred to as Ube, is a prominent Japanese company specialising in the manufacturing of miscellaneous chemical products and preparations. Headquartered in Japan, Ube operates across various regions, serving a global market with a focus on innovation and quality. Established in 1957, the company has built a strong reputation within the industry for its diverse product portfolio and technological expertise.
Ube’s core offerings include specialised chemicals, polymers, and other chemical preparations that cater to multiple sectors such as electronics, automotive, and healthcare. Its commitment to research and development has enabled Ube to maintain a competitive market position and achieve notable milestones in chemical manufacturing. As a leader in the all other miscellaneous chemical product industry, Ube continues to advance its capabilities and expand its global footprint.
-1 vs industry average
Ube’s score of 24 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Ube's reported carbon emissions
UBE, a Japanese company operating in the "All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing" sector, has publicly stated climate commitments and disclosed its carbon emissions.
In 2023, UBE reported a total of approximately 15.5 billion kg CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3.14 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 370 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 11.99 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to UBE's Scope 3 emissions in 2023 included investments (approximately 5.59 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 2.46 billion kg CO2e).
UBE has set ambitious climate targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by the fiscal year 2030, using a fiscal year 2021 baseline. Furthermore, UBE aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, end-of-life treatment of sold products, and investments, by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are considered 1.5°C aligned.
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Ube’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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