Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsubishi Chemical Group amounted to 14,026,000 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group decreased by 2.39%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mitsubishi Chemical Group were 6,727,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Mitsubishi Chemical Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Mitsubishi Chemical Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsubishi Chemical Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,299,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Mitsubishi Chemical Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsubishi Chemical Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsubishi Chemical Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Mitsubishi Chemical Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
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 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported 47,046,000 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 11 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
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 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 47,046,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 45.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 54.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Mitsubishi Chemical Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsubishi Chemical Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsubishi Chemical Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mitsubishi Chemical Group disclose?
In 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 17,749,000 tCOâ‚‚e (37.73%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 16,146,000 tCOâ‚‚e (34.32%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 7,681,000 tCOâ‚‚e (16.33%)
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported a total carbon footprint of 61,072,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.59% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Mitsubishi Chemical Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.95%.