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UBE Corp

Common Name
UBE
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
7,563
Ticker
4208
Exchange
Japan Exchange Group
Description
Ube Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company based in Japan, primarily engaged in the production of chemicals, cement, and machinery. Established in 1897, it has grown to impact several key ...

UBE's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, UBE 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, UBE has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
2,780,000a
3,140,000a
3,400,000b
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
420,000a
370,000b
420,000b
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
899.1242a
845.3993a
633.1353b
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a. UBE's Integrated Report 2025
b. UBE's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into UBE's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UBE amounted to 3,200,000 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 UBE decreased by 8.83%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

UBE's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-12%+24%-16%-8%-11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are UBE's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of UBE were 2,780,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has UBE reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, UBE's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), UBE's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are UBE's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, UBE reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 420,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has UBE reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, UBE's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 28.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), UBE's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 13.51% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does UBE use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, UBE reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

UBE's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into UBE’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, UBE reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,780,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,092 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 899.12 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

UBE's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000200,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ElkemYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,960,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,642Scope 1 Intensity: 1,193.71 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 42.83 tCO2e/$MSanyou ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,302,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,927Scope 1 Intensity: 1,469.90 tCO2e/$MImerysYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,307,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,978Scope 1 Intensity: 328.55 tCO2e/$MVerbioYear: 2025Scope 1: 271,832 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,853Scope 1 Intensity: 146.72 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,944Scope 1 Intensity: 6.63 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Gas ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 619,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,371Scope 1 Intensity: 115.24 tCO2e/$MAir WaterYear: 2025Scope 1: 369,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,114Scope 1 Intensity: 51.87 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,531,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,554Scope 1 Intensity: 305.61 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Chemical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,277,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,970Scope 1 Intensity: 216.67 tCO2e/$MNippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 102,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,438Scope 1 Intensity: 9.85 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,887 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,294Scope 1 Intensity: 23.87 tCO2e/$MKanekaYear: 2023Scope 1: 851,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,674Scope 1 Intensity: 149.97 tCO2e/$MToyoboYear: 2025Scope 1: 592,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,814Scope 1 Intensity: 210.36 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,713Scope 1 Intensity: 19.44 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,897Scope 1 Intensity: 41.68 tCO2e/$MNOFYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 782.48 tCO2e/$MLintecYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 50.55 tCO2e/$MTokuyamaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,743,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 2,543.12 tCO2e/$MZeonYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,270 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 312.27 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,685Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MUBEYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,780,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,092Scope 1 Intensity: 899.12 tCO2e/$M

How does UBE's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, UBE reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 899.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 130.98, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does UBE rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, UBE ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places UBE among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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