Sekisui Chemical

Sekisui Chemical's reported carbon emissions

Sekisui Chemical, a Japanese company in the chemicals sector, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2024, the company reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4.42 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 184 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), approximately 354 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam), and roughly 3.89 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 (all other indirect emissions). The company has set ambitious climate targets, aligning with a 1.5°C pathway. Specifically, Sekisui Chemical aims to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. They also target a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, focusing on purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Sekisui Chemical has committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and aims for net-zero GHG emissions from its business activities by 2050. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).