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Kuraray Co Ltd
Kuraray's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kuraray 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).
Kuraray has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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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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 Kuraray's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKuraray amounted to2,868,000metric 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 Kurarayincreased by 6.22%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Kuraray's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kuraray's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kuraray were 1,917,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Kuraray reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kuraray's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Kuraray's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Kuraray's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kuraray reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 951,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Kuraray reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kuraray's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 18.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Kuraray's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kuraray's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Kuraray use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kuraray reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Kuraray's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kuraray's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kuraray reported 4,251,000 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 Kuraray includes a breakdown across 7of 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
Kuraray's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kuraray's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kuraray reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,251,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Kuraray reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kuraray's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 349.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kuraray's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kuraray disclose?
In 2024, Kuraray reported emissions for 7 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 Kuraray's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kuraray's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,062,000 tCOâ‚‚e(72.03%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 574,000 tCOâ‚‚e(13.5%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 277,000 tCOâ‚‚e(6.52%)
Kuraray's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kuraray’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kuraray reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,917,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,267 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 363.96 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Kuraray's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kuraray's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kuraray reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 363.96 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 276.6, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kuraray rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kuraray ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Kuraray is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Kuraray's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kuraray reported a total carbon footprint of 7,119,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.59% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Kuraray's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 59.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 26.93%.a