Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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).
Mitsubishi Chemical Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsubishi Chemical Group amounted to 12,819,000 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsubishi Chemical Group decreased by 7.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mitsubishi Chemical Group were 6,277,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Mitsubishi Chemical Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,542,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Mitsubishi Chemical Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 19.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.37% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Mitsubishi Chemical Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported 40,962,000 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 2024 disclosure of Mitsubishi Chemical Group includes a breakdown across 12 of 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
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 40,962,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 50.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 49.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Mitsubishi Chemical Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mitsubishi Chemical Group disclose?
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported emissions for 12 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 16,904,000 tCO₂e (41.27%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 11,364,000 tCO₂e (27.74%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 7,152,000 tCO₂e (17.46%)
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,277,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,970 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 216.67 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mitsubishi Chemical Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 216.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 149.97, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Mitsubishi Chemical Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported a total carbon footprint of 53,781,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.61% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Mitsubishi Chemical Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.16%.a