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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Zeon's score of 26 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 global carbon emissions of approximately 712,257,000 kg CO2e, comprising 684,235,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,023,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In Japan, the company’s emissions for the same year were about 10,389,000 kg CO2e, with 3,476,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. 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, which include those from 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 designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Zeon Corporation is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its climate impact reporting.
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| 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 | 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 | 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.
