Asahi Kasei Corp
Asahi Kasei's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Asahi Kasei completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Asahi Kasei has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Asahi Kasei's Operational Emissions
No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Asahi Kasei in 2023.
Insights into Asahi Kasei's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Asahi Kasei reported 11,910,000 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 Asahi Kasei includes a breakdown across 10 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
Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Asahi Kasei reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,910,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 47.02% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 52.98% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Asahi Kasei reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Asahi Kasei 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Asahi Kasei disclose?
In 2023, Asahi Kasei reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 4,920,000 tCO₂e (41.31%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,120,000 tCO₂e (34.59%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,390,000 tCO₂e (11.67%)