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Zeon Corp

Common Name
Zeon
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
4,493
Ticker
4205
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Zeon Corporation is a prominent entity engaged in the production and distribution of synthetic rubber and specialty resins, catering to a plethora of industries worldwide. As a chemical manufacturer, ...

Zeon's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Zeon 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).

Zeon 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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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Zeon's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024

Insights into Zeon's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofZeon amounted to954,324metric 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 Zeonincreased by 9.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Zeon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-4%+1%-8%+12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Zeon's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zeon were 788,270 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Zeon reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Zeon's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Zeon's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Zeon's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Zeon's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Zeon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 166,054 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a

Has Zeon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Zeon's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based)have decreased by 33.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Zeon's Scope 2 emissions(Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Zeon's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Zeon use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Zeon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Zeon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Zeon's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Zeon reported 1,409,584 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Zeon includes a breakdown across 10of 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

Zeon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e+10%-11%-6%+7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Zeon's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Zeon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,409,584 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 90.3%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.7%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Zeon reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Zeon's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Zeon's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Zeon's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Zeon's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zeon disclose?

In 2024, Zeon reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

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

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

In 2024, the largest contributors to Zeon's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,000,491 tCOâ‚‚e(70.98%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 162,453 tCOâ‚‚e(11.52%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 80,404 tCOâ‚‚e(5.7%)

Zeon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(11.5%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(5.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(71.0%)

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

In 2024, Zeon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 788,270 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,524 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 312.27 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Zeon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NUBEYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,780,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,092Scope 1 Intensity: 899.12 tCO2e/$MNippon ShokubaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 716,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,589Scope 1 Intensity: 276.60 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,531,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,554Scope 1 Intensity: 305.61 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,713Scope 1 Intensity: 19.44 tCO2e/$MNNNOFYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,634Scope 1 Intensity: 35.85 tCO2e/$MNippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 102,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,438Scope 1 Intensity: 9.85 tCO2e/$MLintecYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 50.55 tCO2e/$MDICYear: 2024Scope 1: 282,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 41.46 tCO2e/$MAir WaterYear: 2025Scope 1: 369,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,175Scope 1 Intensity: 51.43 tCO2e/$MKanekaYear: 2023Scope 1: 851,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,674Scope 1 Intensity: 149.97 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Chemical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,277,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,970Scope 1 Intensity: 216.67 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Gas ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 619,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,371Scope 1 Intensity: 115.24 tCO2e/$MNagase & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,944Scope 1 Intensity: 6.63 tCO2e/$MNippon KayakuYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,521 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,332Scope 1 Intensity: 24.41 tCO2e/$MDenkaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,374,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,570Scope 1 Intensity: 534.54 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,887 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,294Scope 1 Intensity: 23.87 tCO2e/$MTokuyamaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,743,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 2,543.12 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MKurarayYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,917,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,267Scope 1 Intensity: 363.96 tCO2e/$MResonac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,863Scope 1 Intensity: 372.33 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 782.48 tCO2e/$MJFE HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,170Scope 1 Intensity: 1,287.70 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,897Scope 1 Intensity: 41.68 tCO2e/$MToyoboYear: 2025Scope 1: 592,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,814Scope 1 Intensity: 210.36 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,685Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MZeonYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,270 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 312.27 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Zeon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 312.27 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 149.97, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Zeon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Zeon ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Zeon is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Zeon's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Zeon reported a total carbon footprint of 2,363,908 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.01% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Zeon's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 59.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 33.35%.a

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