Unicharm Corp
Unicharm's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
However, Unicharm has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Unicharm's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Unicharm amounted to 384,700 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 Unicharm decreased by 5.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Unicharm's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Unicharm's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Unicharm were 30,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unicharm's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Unicharm's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Unicharm reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 354,600 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Unicharm reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unicharm's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Unicharm 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Unicharm use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Unicharm reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Unicharm's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Unicharm's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Unicharm reported 6,284,500 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 Unicharm includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Unicharm's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Unicharm's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Unicharm reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,284,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Unicharm reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Unicharm's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 336.42%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unicharm's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Unicharm 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Unicharm’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Unicharm reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30,100 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,299 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.78 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Unicharm's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Unicharm's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Unicharm reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.78 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.28 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Unicharm rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Unicharm ranked 7 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Unicharm is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Unicharm's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Unicharm reported a total carbon footprint of 6,669,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.47% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Unicharm's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.32%. a