Unicharm Japan

Unicharm Japan, a company in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported total global carbon emissions of approximately 6.395 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 29.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 376.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 5.989 billion kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2022, when total global emissions were approximately 7.129 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 31.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 454.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 6.643 billion kg CO2e.

Unicharm Corporation has committed to several reduction targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 for all scopes. For near-term targets, Unicharm Corporation has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals:

• Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031, using a 2021 base year.
• Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2031, using a 2021 base year. The Scope 3 target specifically covers purchased goods and services and the end-of-life treatment of sold products.

Additionally, Unicharm previously committed to reducing Scope 1 emissions by 90% and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, both compared to 2016 levels. The SBTi has also previously endorsed a target for Unicharm Corporation to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2030, using a 2016 base year, and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 18% by 2030, also using a 2016 base year.