Ushio Inc
Ushio's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ushio 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).
Ushio has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ushio's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ushio amounted to 46,199 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 Ushio increased by 4.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Ushio's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ushio's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ushio were 3,446 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Ushio reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ushio's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ushio's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ushio's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Ushio's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ushio reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,355 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 42,753 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Ushio reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ushio's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ushio's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Ushio use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ushio reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Ushio's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ushio's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ushio reported 7,965,055 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 Ushio includes a breakdown across 9 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
Ushio's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ushio's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ushio reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,965,055 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 3.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.05% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Ushio reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ushio's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Ushio's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ushio's Scope 3 emissions increased by 42.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ushio disclose?
In 2024, Ushio reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Ushio's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ushio's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,650,323 tCO₂e (96.05%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 270,742 tCO₂e (3.4%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 34,396 tCO₂e (0.43%)
Ushio's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ushio’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ushio reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,446 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,185 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.91 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Ushio's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ushio's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ushio reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.4, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Ushio rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ushio ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Ushio is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Ushio's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ushio reported a total carbon footprint of 8,011,254 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 41.91% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Ushio's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.53%.a