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Denka Co Ltd
Denka's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
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 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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 Denka's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDenka amounted to1,772,000metric 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 Denkaincreased by 1.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Denka's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Denka's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Denka were 1,374,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Denka reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Denka's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Denka's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Denka's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Denka reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 398,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Denka reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Denka's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Denka's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Denka's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 10.86% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Denka use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Denka reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Denka's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Denka's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Denka reported 1,584,767 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 Denka 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
Denka's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Denka's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Denka reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,584,767 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 79.11%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.89%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Denka's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Denka disclose?
In 2024, Denka 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 Denka's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Denka's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 873,385 tCOâ‚‚e(55.11%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 331,087 tCOâ‚‚e(20.89%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 134,950 tCOâ‚‚e(8.52%)
Denka's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Denka’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Denka reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,374,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,570 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 534.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Denka's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Denka's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Denka reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 534.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 210.36, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Denka rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Denka ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Denka is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Denka's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Denka reported a total carbon footprint of 3,356,767 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.99% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Denka's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 47.21% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 40.93%.a