Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
Shin-Etsu Chemical's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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).
Shin-Etsu Chemical has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Shin-Etsu Chemical's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shin-Etsu Chemical amounted to 6,508,000 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical decreased by 1.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shin-Etsu Chemical were 2,242,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Shin-Etsu Chemical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Shin-Etsu Chemical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,266,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Shin-Etsu Chemical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shin-Etsu Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shin-Etsu Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Shin-Etsu Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Shin-Etsu Chemical's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported 10,866,000 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,866,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 76.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Shin-Etsu Chemical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shin-Etsu Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Shin-Etsu Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Shin-Etsu Chemical disclose?
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported emissions for 9 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,275,000 tCOâ‚‚e (48.55%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,572,000 tCOâ‚‚e (23.67%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,111,000 tCOâ‚‚e (10.22%)
Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Shin-Etsu Chemical's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported a total carbon footprint of 17,374,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.13% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Shin-Etsu Chemical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 24.55%.