Mitsui Chemicals Inc

Common Name
Mitsui Chemicals
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
17,320
Ticker
4183
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. is a prominent player in the chemicals and materials sector, creating a broad spectrum of chemical products that cater to diverse industries. The company focuses primarily on th...

Mitsui Chemicals's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2025, Mitsui Chemicals has disclosed 5 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 5 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Mitsui Chemicals ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2025
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2025
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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b, a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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a
2050
*. This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries
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a. Mitsui Chemicals's ESG Report 2025
a. Mitsui Chemicals's ESG Report 2025
b. Mitsui Chemicals's ESG Report 2024
b. Mitsui Chemicals's ESG Report 2024

Insights into Mitsui Chemicals's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2025, Mitsui Chemicals has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint. a b

Does Mitsui Chemicals have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2025, Mitsui Chemicals has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a

Mitsui Chemicals's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 80% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 6,150,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2013. a

As of 2024, Mitsui Chemicals is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 35% of the planned reduction. a

Mitsui Chemicals's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

2013202420252030205002 M4 M6 M8 MBaselineCurrent (-28%)Target 2030 (-40%)Target 2050 (-80%)

Does Mitsui Chemicals have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2025, Mitsui Chemicals has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a b

Mitsui Chemicals's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 10% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 50,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020. a b

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Mitsui Chemicals's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

20202030015 k30 k45 k60 kTarget 2030 (-10%)
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