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Asahi Kasei Corporation, a prominent player in the chemicals nec industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1922, the company has established itself as a leader in diverse sectors, including chemicals, fibres, and healthcare.
Asahi Kasei is renowned for its innovative products, such as high-performance polymers and advanced materials, which cater to various applications, from automotive to electronics. The company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it favourably in the global market, earning recognition for its contributions to environmental solutions. With a rich history of milestones, Asahi Kasei continues to drive progress in the chemical industry, making it a key player to watch.
58
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
Asahi Kasei’s score of 58 is higher than 69% 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
Very High
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.523
20182025
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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Asahi Kasei's reported carbon emissions
Asahi Kasei, a Japanese Chemicals nec company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16.5 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2.49 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 702.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 13.3 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Asahi Kasei's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 16.4 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were around 15.06 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of 2.38 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 790 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 11.89 billion kg CO2e.
Asahi Kasei has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by at least 30% by 2030, compared to a 2013 fiscal year baseline. They also have a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality (net-zero emissions) by 2050 for Scope 1 and Scope 2.
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Asahi Kasei’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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