Denka Co Ltd
Denka's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Denka 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).
Denka has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Denka's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Denka amounted to 1,752,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Denka decreased by 13.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Denka's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Denka's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Denka were 1,393,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Denka reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Denka's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Denka's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Denka's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Denka reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 359,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Denka reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Denka's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 31.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Denka's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 24.58% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Denka use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Denka reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Denka's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Denka's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Denka reported 1,415,079 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Denka 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.
Denka's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Denka's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Denka reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,415,079 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 76.76% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.24% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Denka's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Denka disclose?
In 2023, Denka reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Denka's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Denka's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 779,585 tCOâ‚‚e (55.09%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 328,816 tCOâ‚‚e (23.24%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 110,136 tCOâ‚‚e (7.78%)
Denka's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Denka's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Denka reported a total carbon footprint of 3,167,079 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.68% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Denka's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 44.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 43.98%.