UBE Corp

Common Name
UBE
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
7,563
Ticker
4208
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
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 2023, 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.

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Verified Sources Behind UBE’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. UBE's Integrated Report 2024
a. UBE's Integrated Report 2024
b. UBE's Integrated Report 2022
b. UBE's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into UBE's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UBE amounted to 3,730,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UBE decreased by 2.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

UBE's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202301.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-12%+24%-16%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are UBE's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of UBE were 3,360,000 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 9.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), UBE's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are UBE's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, UBE reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 370,000 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 37.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), UBE's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 11.9% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does UBE use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, UBE reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

UBE's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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

In 2023, UBE reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,360,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,714 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 904.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

UBE's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,00010,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NDNippon ShokubaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 612,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,150Scope 1 Intensity: 194.29 tCO2e/$MNissan ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 180,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,712Scope 1 Intensity: 105.37 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,675,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,111Scope 1 Intensity: 260.44 tCO2e/$MTaiheiyo CementYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,065,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,078Scope 1 Intensity: 3,301.47 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2023Scope 1: 75,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,822Scope 1 Intensity: 19.63 tCO2e/$MNNNOFYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MNippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 83,887 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,200Scope 1 Intensity: 8.22 tCO2e/$MLintecYear: 2023Scope 1: 91,490 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,137Scope 1 Intensity: 42.82 tCO2e/$MDOWA HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,039,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,817Scope 1 Intensity: 152.42 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MAir WaterYear: 2023Scope 1: 573,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,544Scope 1 Intensity: 75.95 tCO2e/$MKanekaYear: 2022Scope 1: 624,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,667Scope 1 Intensity: 110.12 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Chemical GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,727,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,794Scope 1 Intensity: 193.34 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Gas ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 715,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,865Scope 1 Intensity: 121.91 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2022Scope 1: 31,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,397Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,402Scope 1 Intensity: 20.58 tCO2e/$MDDDaio PaperYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,153,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,851Scope 1 Intensity: 649.91 tCO2e/$MShin-Etsu ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,326,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,946Scope 1 Intensity: 145.86 tCO2e/$MDaido SteelYear: 2022Scope 1: 367,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 84.55 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MKurarayYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,748,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,522Scope 1 Intensity: 316.57 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,573Scope 1 Intensity: 738.34 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,554 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,139Scope 1 Intensity: 37.19 tCO2e/$MMaruichi Steel TubeYear: 2022Scope 1: 45,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,838Scope 1 Intensity: 24.84 tCO2e/$MUBEYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,360,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,714Scope 1 Intensity: 904.63 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, UBE reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 904.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 105.37 , 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 2023, UBE ranked 25 out of 25 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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