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Kaneka Corp
Kaneka's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 Kaneka's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKaneka amounted to1,536,000metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kanekaincreased by 12.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Kaneka's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kaneka's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kaneka were 851,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Kaneka reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kaneka's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2022), Kaneka's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Kaneka's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kaneka reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 663,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 685,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Kaneka use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kaneka reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kaneka's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kaneka's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kaneka reported 3,567,900 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 2023 disclosure of Kaneka includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 10 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Kaneka's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kaneka's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kaneka reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,567,900 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 62.71%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 37.29%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Kaneka reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kaneka's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 13.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kaneka's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kaneka's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kaneka disclose?
In 2023, Kaneka reported emissions for 11 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 2023, the largest contributors to Kaneka's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,817,000 tCOâ‚‚e(50.93%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 924,200 tCOâ‚‚e(25.9%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 406,300 tCOâ‚‚e(11.39%)
Kaneka's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kaneka’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Kaneka reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 851,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,674 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 149.97 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Kaneka's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kaneka's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Kaneka reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 149.97 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 115.24, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kaneka rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Kaneka ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Kaneka is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Kaneka's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kaneka reported a total carbon footprint of 5,103,900 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.55% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Kaneka's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 16.67%.a