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Asahi Kasei Corp

Common Name
Asahi Kasei
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
50,352
Ticker
3407
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Asahi Kasei Corporation is a diversified Japanese company that operates globally with a strong presence in the chemical, healthcare, and electronics industries. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in To...

Asahi Kasei's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Asahi Kasei 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).

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.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into Asahi Kasei's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAsahi Kasei amounted to3,190,000metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Asahi Kaseiincreased by 0.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Asahi Kasei's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e+3%-9%-16%+5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Asahi Kasei's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Asahi Kasei were 2,490,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Asahi Kasei's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Asahi Kasei's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 700,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Asahi Kasei reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Asahi Kasei's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 11.39% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Asahi Kasei use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Asahi Kasei's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Asahi Kasei's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported 13,190,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Asahi Kasei includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202404 M8 M12 M16 MtCO2e+21%+7%-1%-15%+11%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,190,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 47.77%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 52.23%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 emissionshave increased by 20.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Asahi Kasei disclose?

In 2024, Asahi Kasei 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 Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 5,530,000 tCOâ‚‚e(41.86%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,510,000 tCOâ‚‚e(34.14%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,370,000 tCOâ‚‚e(10.37%)

Asahi Kasei's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(41.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(34.1%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(10.4%)

Insights into Asahi Kasei’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,490,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 18,389 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 135.4 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Asahi Kasei's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NDNippon ShokubaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 716,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,589Scope 1 Intensity: 276.60 tCO2e/$MNissan ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,280 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,497Scope 1 Intensity: 123.10 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,531,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,554Scope 1 Intensity: 305.61 tCO2e/$MSumitomo ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,836,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,158Scope 1 Intensity: 299.30 tCO2e/$MTosohYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,333,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,641Scope 1 Intensity: 1,104.28 tCO2e/$MNNNOFYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MNippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 102,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,438Scope 1 Intensity: 9.85 tCO2e/$MNippon Sanso HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,085,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,722Scope 1 Intensity: 124.39 tCO2e/$MNippon SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,672,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,558Scope 1 Intensity: 1,087.32 tCO2e/$MNippon KayakuYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,521 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,332Scope 1 Intensity: 24.41 tCO2e/$MDenkaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,374,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,570Scope 1 Intensity: 534.54 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,887 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,294Scope 1 Intensity: 23.87 tCO2e/$MDDDaio PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,227,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,435Scope 1 Intensity: 727.57 tCO2e/$MZeonYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,270 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 312.27 tCO2e/$MShin-Etsu ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,326,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,946Scope 1 Intensity: 145.86 tCO2e/$MDaido SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 384,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,820Scope 1 Intensity: 100.59 tCO2e/$MKobe SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,793Scope 1 Intensity: 845.59 tCO2e/$MTokuyamaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,743,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 2,543.12 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MKurarayYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,917,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,267Scope 1 Intensity: 363.96 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 782.48 tCO2e/$MJFE HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,170Scope 1 Intensity: 1,287.70 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,897Scope 1 Intensity: 41.68 tCO2e/$MToyoboYear: 2025Scope 1: 592,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,814Scope 1 Intensity: 210.36 tCO2e/$MAsahi KaseiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,490,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,389Scope 1 Intensity: 135.40 tCO2e/$M

How does Asahi Kasei's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 135.4 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 299.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Asahi Kasei rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Asahi Kasei ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Asahi Kasei's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported a total carbon footprint of 16,380,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.76% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Asahi Kasei's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 15.2%.a

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