Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., a leading name in the coatings industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Founded in 1918, the company has established itself as a pioneer in paint manufacturing, consistently innovating to meet diverse market needs. Kansai Paint offers a wide range of products, including decorative paints, industrial coatings, and automotive finishes, distinguished by their superior quality and environmental sustainability. The company is renowned for its commitment to research and development, which has led to numerous industry accolades and a strong market position. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on innovation, Kansai Paint continues to shape the future of the coatings sector.
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In 2023, Kansai Paint, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 21,412,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 28,488,000 kg CO2e in Japan. Globally, their total Scope 1 emissions reached around 72,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 130,000,000 kg CO2e. The total Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 1,724,317,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial impact from their supply chain and product use. For 2024, Kansai Paint's emissions in India included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6,308,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 40,707,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 2,592,778,000 kg CO2e. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined were approximately 47,925,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kansai Paint has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not appear to have cascaded data from any parent organisation, and their climate strategy remains unspecified. As such, their current focus may be on understanding and managing their emissions profile without formalised reduction targets.
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| 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 72,455,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 190,508,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Kansai Paint's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 22% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 109% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Kansai Paint has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
