Unicharm Corp

Common Name
Unicharm
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
1,404
Ticker
8113
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Unicharm Corporation is a leading Japanese company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of personal care and hygiene products. The corporation's key offerings include baby care items like ...

Unicharm's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Unicharm 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).

Unicharm has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Unicharm's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Unicharm amounted to 406,100 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 Unicharm decreased by 16.46%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Unicharm's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202309 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e-11%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Unicharm's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Unicharm were 29,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Compared to the previous year (2022), Unicharm's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Unicharm's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Unicharm reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 376,900 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Unicharm reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Unicharm's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 17.07% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does Unicharm use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Unicharm's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Unicharm's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Unicharm reported 5,988,900 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 Unicharm includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Unicharm's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202302 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e+37%+233%+1%-10%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Unicharm's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Unicharm reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,988,900 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 67.76% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.24% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Unicharm reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Unicharm's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 315.9%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Unicharm's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Unicharm 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Unicharm disclose?

In 2023, Unicharm reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Unicharm's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Unicharm's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,400,500 tCOâ‚‚e (56.78%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,896,300 tCOâ‚‚e (31.66%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 348,500 tCOâ‚‚e (5.82%)

Unicharm's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(31.7%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(5.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(56.8%)

Insights into Unicharm's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Unicharm reported a total carbon footprint of 6,395,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.29% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Unicharm's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.89%.

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