- Weak demand and sluggish sales volume in many businesses in the second half of 2023.
- Soaring raw materials and fuel prices.
- Tightening regulations governing trace ingredients and chemical substance content of molded products.
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kuraray Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.7K thousand tons-CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.7K thousand tons-CO2e
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.7K thousand tons-CO2e |
| 2015 | 1.3M t-CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by about 500 thousand tons-CO2e in 2023 compared to the 2019 benchmark.
- Achieved a 56% sales ratio of products contributing to the natural and living environments in 2023, exceeding the 54% target for 2024 under PASSION 2026.
- Expanded activated carbon business
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the sales ratio of products that contribute to the natural and living environments to 57%.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% in 2030 compared to 2019.
- Increase the sales ratio of products that contribute to the natural and living environments to 60% by 2026.
- Boost the ratio of core human resources diversity to 25% or more by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityInnovationTransformation of People and Organization