Ube
Ube Corporation, commonly referred to as Ube, is a prominent Japanese company headquartered in Ube City, Japan. Established in 1897, Ube has evolved into a key player in the chemical and materials industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes cement, chemicals, and advanced materials, particularly in the fields of polyamide and specialty chemicals. Ube's commitment to innovation has led to notable achievements, such as its advancements in sustainable practices and high-performance products. With a strong market position, Ube continues to be recognised for its quality and reliability, making it a trusted partner in various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and construction.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ube's score of 39 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ube's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ube Corporation reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 15,500,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,140,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 370,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 11,990,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, in 2024, Ube's emissions from the end-of-life treatment of sold products alone accounted for about 355,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on downstream impacts. Ube has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as end-of-life treatment of sold products, within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Ube has long-term goals to achieve an 80% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050 across all scopes, contributing to a carbon-free society. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ube's commitment to sustainable practices within the chemicals sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Ube is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
