Sekisui Chemical
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the chemical industry, renowned for its innovative solutions across various sectors. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence in regions including Asia, North America, and Europe, focusing on advanced materials, housing, and environmental solutions. With a diverse portfolio that includes high-performance plastics, medical devices, and construction materials, Sekisui Chemical distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering developments in polymer chemistry and expanding its global footprint through strategic acquisitions. Recognised for its market leadership, Sekisui Chemical continues to drive growth and innovation, positioning itself as a trusted partner in addressing contemporary challenges in the chemical sector.
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Sekisui Chemical's score of 39 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sekisui Chemical's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sekisui Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,340,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 3,757,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 3,757,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses emissions from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and the use of sold products. Sekisui Chemical has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.35% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. Furthermore, Sekisui Chemical is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Sekisui Chemical's proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.
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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 187,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 708,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sekisui Chemical 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.
