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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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38

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Zeon's score of 38 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zeon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Zeon Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,389,000 kg CO2e in Japan, comprising 3,476,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Globally, their emissions were about 712,257,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing 684,235,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 28,023,000 kg CO2e. Zeon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as fuel and energy-related activities, by 25% within the same timeframe. The company is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with a dedicated Carbon Neutral Endeavor Department established under the Corporate Sustainability Division in April 2022. These initiatives reflect Zeon's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligning with global sustainability goals.

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480,631,000
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Scope 2
53,049,000
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128,317,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zeon's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Zeon is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Zeon 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.

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