Adeka Corporation, commonly referred to as Adeka, is a prominent player in the Other Business Services sector, headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1917, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including expansions into various operational regions across Asia and beyond.
Specialising in a diverse range of products and services, Adeka is renowned for its innovative solutions in chemical manufacturing, food additives, and advanced materials. What sets Adeka apart is its commitment to quality and sustainability, ensuring that its offerings meet the highest industry standards.
With a strong market position, Adeka has garnered recognition for its technological advancements and customer-centric approach, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the business services industry.
+3 vs industry average
Adeka’s score of 35 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Adeka's reported carbon emissions
Adeka's climate commitments include a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030, covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For the reporting year 2024, Adeka reported total global emissions of approximately 1.187 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into approximately 88.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 122.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 916.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Significant contributors to their Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (approximately 612 million kg CO2e) and the end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 121.9 million kg CO2e). In 2023, Adeka reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 128.5 million kg CO2e. Prior to this, in 2022, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 139.7 million kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were approximately 150.9 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 147.6 million kg CO2e. Looking further back, Adeka reported total global emissions in 2019 of approximately 996 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 64.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 90.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 841.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Scope 3 emissions in 2019 were largely driven by purchased goods and services, totalling approximately 765.3 million kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 227.4 million kg CO2e, and in 2017, total global emissions were approximately 1.016 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 63.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 88.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.881 billion kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services were the largest contributor to Scope 3 in 2017, at approximately 768.3 million kg CO2e.
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Adeka’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
46% reduction in Scope 2
2030: Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% from 2013 (Scope 1+2)
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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