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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.
+5 vs industry average
Adeka’s score of 41 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Adeka reported total emissions of approximately 1.13 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 88.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 122.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 916.5 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 included purchased goods and services (612 million kg CO2e), end-of-life treatment of sold products (121.9 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (72.7 million kg CO2e).
For 2023, Adeka's Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions combined were 128.5 million kg CO2e. In 2022, combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were 139.7 million kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were 150.9 million kg CO2e. The company reported combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 147.6 million kg CO2e in 2020.
In 2019, Adeka's total emissions were approximately 996 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 64.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 90.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 841.2 million kg CO2e. In 2017, the company reported total emissions of approximately 1.02 billion kg CO2e.
Adeka has set a near-term reduction target to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2013 as the baseline year. In 2013, combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were 227.4 million kg CO2e.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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