Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
Shin-Etsu Chemical's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
However, Shin-Etsu Chemical has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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Total Scope 1 | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Shin-Etsu Chemical's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shin-Etsu Chemical amounted to 6,769,000 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical increased by 3.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shin-Etsu Chemical were 2,326,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Shin-Etsu Chemical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,443,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
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 increased by 10.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What methodology does Shin-Etsu Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
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 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported 12,096,000 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
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 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,096,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Shin-Etsu Chemical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into Shin-Etsu Chemical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,326,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,946 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 145.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Shin-Etsu Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 145.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 193.34 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Shin-Etsu Chemical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Shin-Etsu Chemical is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Shin-Etsu Chemical's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported a total carbon footprint of 18,865,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.35% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Shin-Etsu Chemical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 23.55%. a