Ushio Inc
Ushio's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ushio's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ushio amounted to 44,198 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 Ushio decreased by 15.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Ushio's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ushio's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ushio were 3,539 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ushio reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ushio's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ushio's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.13%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Ushio's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ushio reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,571 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 40,659 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Ushio reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ushio's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.38% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Ushio use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ushio reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Ushio's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Ushio's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ushio reported 5,055,343 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 Ushio includes a breakdown across 9 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.
Ushio's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ushio's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ushio reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,055,343 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 6.73% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 93.27% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Ushio reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ushio's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 35.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ushio's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ushio disclose?
In 2023, Ushio reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Ushio's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,715,206 tCOâ‚‚e (93.27%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 304,345 tCOâ‚‚e (6.02%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 26,626 tCOâ‚‚e (0.53%)
Ushio's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ushio's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ushio reported a total carbon footprint of 5,099,541 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.75% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Ushio's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.8%.