Air Water Inc

Common Name
Air Water
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
20,836
Ticker
4088
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Air Water Inc. is a diversified industrial company primarily engaged in manufacturing and supplying chemicals, medical equipment, and essential utilities. It plays a pivotal role in providing industri...

Air Water's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Air Water completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Air Water has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Air Water's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air Water amounted to 3,036,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air Water decreased by 11.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Air Water's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+9%+234%+10%-46%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Air Water's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Air Water were 573,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Air Water reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Air Water's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 117.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Air Water's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 46.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Air Water's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Air Water reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,463,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Air Water reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Air Water's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 86.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Air Water's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Air Water 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Air Water use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Air Water reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Air Water's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230650 k1.3 M1.95 M2.6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Air Water's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Air Water reported 3,477,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of Air Water includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Air Water's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202301.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-4%+129%-33%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Air Water's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Air Water reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,477,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 53.19% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 46.81% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Air Water's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 33.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Air Water disclose?

In 2023, Air Water reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Air Water's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Air Water's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,624,000 tCO₂e (46.69%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,178,000 tCO₂e (33.87%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 332,000 tCO₂e (9.55%)

Air Water's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(9.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(33.9%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(46.7%)

Insights into Air Water’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Air Water reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 573,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,544 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 75.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Air Water's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,00010,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NDUBEYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,360,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,714Scope 1 Intensity: 904.63 tCO2e/$MNippon ShokubaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 612,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,150Scope 1 Intensity: 194.29 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,675,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,111Scope 1 Intensity: 260.44 tCO2e/$MTaiheiyo CementYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,065,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,078Scope 1 Intensity: 3,301.47 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2023Scope 1: 75,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,822Scope 1 Intensity: 19.63 tCO2e/$MNNNOFYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MNippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 83,887 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,200Scope 1 Intensity: 8.22 tCO2e/$MLintecYear: 2023Scope 1: 91,490 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,137Scope 1 Intensity: 42.82 tCO2e/$MDOWA HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,039,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,817Scope 1 Intensity: 152.42 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MKanekaYear: 2022Scope 1: 624,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,667Scope 1 Intensity: 110.12 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Chemical GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,727,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,794Scope 1 Intensity: 193.34 tCO2e/$MOji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,791,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,201Scope 1 Intensity: 517.01 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Gas ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 715,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,865Scope 1 Intensity: 121.91 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2022Scope 1: 31,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,397Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,402Scope 1 Intensity: 20.58 tCO2e/$MDDDaio PaperYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,153,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,851Scope 1 Intensity: 649.91 tCO2e/$MShin-Etsu ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,326,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,946Scope 1 Intensity: 145.86 tCO2e/$MDaido SteelYear: 2022Scope 1: 367,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 84.55 tCO2e/$MKobe SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,793Scope 1 Intensity: 845.59 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,573Scope 1 Intensity: 738.34 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,554 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,139Scope 1 Intensity: 37.19 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Metal MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,724,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,544Scope 1 Intensity: 180.63 tCO2e/$MAir WaterYear: 2023Scope 1: 573,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,544Scope 1 Intensity: 75.95 tCO2e/$M

How does Air Water's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Air Water reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 75.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 145.86 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Air Water rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Air Water ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Air Water is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Air Water's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Air Water reported a total carbon footprint of 6,513,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 24.78% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Air Water's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 53.39% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 37.82%. a

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