Kansai Paint Co Ltd
Kansai Paint's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kansai Paint 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).
Kansai Paint has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kansai Paint's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kansai Paint amounted to 266,631 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kansai Paint increased by 582.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Kansai Paint's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kansai Paint's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kansai Paint were 75,009 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kansai Paint's Scope 1 emissions increased by 330.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Kansai Paint's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kansai Paint reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 191,622 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Kansai Paint use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kansai Paint reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Kansai Paint's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kansai Paint's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kansai Paint reported 3,363,929 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 2023 disclosure of Kansai Paint includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Kansai Paint's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kansai Paint's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kansai Paint reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,363,929 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 44.17% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 55.83% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kansai Paint disclose?
In 2023, Kansai Paint 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 Kansai Paint's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kansai Paint's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,877,962 tCO₂e (55.83%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,378,465 tCO₂e (40.98%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 49,656 tCO₂e (1.48%)
Kansai Paint's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kansai Paint’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Kansai Paint reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,009 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,822 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 19.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kansai Paint's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kansai Paint's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Kansai Paint reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 19.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 121.91 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kansai Paint rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Kansai Paint ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kansai Paint among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Kansai Paint's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kansai Paint reported a total carbon footprint of 3,630,560 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9,196.49% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Kansai Paint's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.28%. a