Mitsui Chemicals Inc
Mitsui Chemicals's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Mitsui Chemicals completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Mitsui Chemicals has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | 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 Mitsui Chemicals's Operational Emissions
No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Mitsui Chemicals in 2024.
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsui Chemicals decreased by 100%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Insights into Mitsui Chemicals's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Mitsui Chemicals reported 15,702,000 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 Mitsui Chemicals includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Mitsui Chemicals's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mitsui Chemicals's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Mitsui Chemicals reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,702,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 61.07% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 38.93% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Mitsui Chemicals reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mitsui Chemicals's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 54.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mitsui Chemicals's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsui Chemicals 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mitsui Chemicals disclose?
In 2024, Mitsui Chemicals reported emissions for 9 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 Mitsui Chemicals's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Mitsui Chemicals's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,533,000 tCO₂e (54.34%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 5,794,000 tCO₂e (36.9%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 478,000 tCO₂e (3.04%)
Mitsui Chemicals's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mitsui Chemicals’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Mitsui Chemicals reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,675,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,111 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 260.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Mitsui Chemicals's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mitsui Chemicals's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Mitsui Chemicals reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 260.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 110.12 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Mitsui Chemicals rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Mitsui Chemicals ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Mitsui Chemicals is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a