Zeon
Zeon Corporation, commonly referred to as Zeon, is a leading player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has made significant strides in the development of synthetic rubber, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials, serving diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Zeon is renowned for its innovative products, including high-performance elastomers and functional polymers that cater to specific customer needs. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in sustainability and product performance. Zeon continues to drive advancements in material science, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global marketplace.
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Zeon's score of 23 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Zeon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Zeon Corporation reported total scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 712,257,000 kg CO2e. This follows a trend of emissions reporting, with significant figures from previous years including 701,923,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 690,544,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 715,338,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed specific scope 3 emissions for 2023. Zeon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, as well as fuel and energy-related activities, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Zeon Corporation is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 480,631,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 53,049,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 128,317,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Zeon is committed to some 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.
