Kaneka Corp

Common Name
Kaneka
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
11,512
Ticker
4118
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kaneka Corporation is a diversified chemical company that engages in the production of various chemical products, ranging from basic chemicals to high-tech materials. The corporation’s primary functio...

Kaneka's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2022, Kaneka 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).

Kaneka 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 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into Kaneka's Operational Emissions

In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kaneka amounted to 962,300 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kaneka decreased by 10.22%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Kaneka's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120220200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-3%-3%-15%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kaneka's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kaneka were 624,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2021), Kaneka's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Kaneka's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2022, Kaneka reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 338,200 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Kaneka reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2021), Kaneka's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kaneka 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Kaneka use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2022, Kaneka reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Kaneka's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kaneka's Value Chain Emissions

In 2022, Kaneka reported 3,252,700 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 2022 disclosure of Kaneka includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Kaneka's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120220850 k1.7 M2.55 M3.4 MtCO2e+51%-8%+15%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kaneka's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, Kaneka reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,252,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 60.68% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 39.32% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Kaneka reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Kaneka's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 55.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2021), Kaneka's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kaneka 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kaneka disclose?

In 2022, Kaneka 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 Kaneka's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, the largest contributors to Kaneka's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,707,600 tCO₂e (52.5%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 881,600 tCO₂e (27.1%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 397,400 tCO₂e (12.22%)

Kaneka's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(52.5%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(27.1%)Investments(Cat. 15)(12.2%)

Insights into Kaneka's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2022, Kaneka reported a total carbon footprint of 4,215,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.56% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Kaneka's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.81%. a

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