Public Profile

Wako Pure Chemical Corp

Wako Pure Chemical Corporation, commonly referred to as Wako, is a leading player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1922, the company has built a strong reputation for its high-quality products and innovative solutions, primarily serving the fields of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and analytical chemistry. With a robust presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Wako offers a diverse range of core products, including reagents, laboratory chemicals, and diagnostic kits. What sets Wako apart is its commitment to quality and precision, ensuring that its offerings meet the rigorous standards of scientific research and industrial applications. Recognised for its significant contributions to the chemical sector, Wako continues to advance its market position through ongoing research and development, solidifying its status as a trusted partner for scientists and researchers worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wako Pure Chemical Corp'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.

29

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Wako Pure Chemical Corp's score of 29 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

35%

Wako Pure Chemical Corp's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Wako Pure Chemical Corp, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 4,270,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: - **Scope 1**: 1,507,000,000 kg CO2e - **Scope 2**: 1,040,000,000 kg CO2e - **Scope 3**: 2,172,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services (1,507,000,000 kg CO2e), use of sold products (1,729,000,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (282,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions, Wako Pure Chemical Corp has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or science-based targets suggests a need for further action in addressing climate change. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Wako's future strategies will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2019
Scope 1
1,507,000,000
Scope 2
1,040,000,000
Scope 3
1,729,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wako Pure Chemical Corp's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Wako Pure Chemical Corp is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Wako Pure Chemical Corp is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

Was this information valuable to you?

Similar Organizations

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers