Kurita Water Industries Ltd
Kurita Water Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kurita Water Industries 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).
Kurita Water Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kurita Water Industries's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kurita Water Industries amounted to 37,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kurita Water Industries decreased by 11.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kurita Water Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kurita Water Industries's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kurita Water Industries were 13,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kurita Water Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kurita Water Industries's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kurita Water Industries's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kurita Water Industries's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kurita Water Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Kurita Water Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kurita Water Industries's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 11.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kurita Water Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 14.29% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Kurita Water Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kurita Water Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Kurita Water Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kurita Water Industries's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kurita Water Industries reported 2,672,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Kurita Water Industries includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Kurita Water Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kurita Water Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kurita Water Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,672,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 2.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kurita Water Industries reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kurita Water Industries's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kurita Water Industries's Scope 3 emissions increased by 31.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kurita Water Industries disclose?
In 2023, Kurita Water Industries reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Kurita Water Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kurita Water Industries's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,413,000 tCOâ‚‚e (79.12%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 328,000 tCOâ‚‚e (18.37%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 22,000 tCOâ‚‚e (1.23%)
Kurita Water Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kurita Water Industries's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kurita Water Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 2,709,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 30.93% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Kurita Water Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.89%.