Asahi Kasei
Asahi Kasei Corporation, a prominent player in the global materials and chemicals industry, is headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1922, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Asahi Kasei is renowned for its diverse business areas, which encompass chemicals, fibres, and healthcare, with a particular focus on innovative solutions that enhance quality of life. The company’s core products, such as high-performance polymers and advanced medical devices, are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and sustainability. Asahi Kasei has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in the development of eco-friendly materials. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Asahi Kasei continues to solidify its market position as a leader in the industry, recognised for its contributions to both environmental sustainability and technological advancement.
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How does Asahi Kasei's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Asahi Kasei's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Asahi Kasei's reported carbon emissions
Asahi Kasei, headquartered in Japan, has made significant strides in addressing its carbon emissions and climate commitments. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,853,917,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 823,854,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for the year amounted to around 14,150,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes substantial Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Asahi Kasei commits to a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation aims for a more aggressive target of a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2017 base year, alongside a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Asahi Kasei's dedication to sustainable practices and climate action. The company is also focused on ensuring that 72% of its suppliers, by spend, will have science-based targets by FY2027, further enhancing its sustainability efforts across the supply chain.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Asahi Kasei 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.
