- Global economic slowdown, changes in public policy, and unforeseen events leading to reduced demand.
- Fluctuations in raw material market prices due to global economic conditions, supply and demand balance, and exchange rate fluctuations.
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on business activities and market demand.
- Delays in the return on investment in growth investments and structural reforms.
- Strengthening ESG management.
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 942 thousand t-CO2e (2021). By scope: Scope 1: 37 thousand t-CO2e (2021); Scope 2: 708 thousand t-CO2e (2021); Scope 3: 187 thousand t-CO2e (2021). 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
942 thousand t-CO2e (2021)
2022
Renewable Energy
19.7% (2021)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 37 thousand t-CO2e (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 708 thousand t-CO2e (2021) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 187 thousand t-CO2e (2021) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 942 thousand t-CO2e (2021) |
| 2021 | 760.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 4.7K thousand tons-CO2 |
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 21.1% in 2021 compared to 2013.
- Achieved 19.7% renewable energy share in purchased electricity in 2021.
- GHG emissions reduction of 34.8 thousand t-CO2 in 2021 due to equipment renewal utilizing the environmental contribution investment promotion measures.
- Increased sales of sustainability contribution products.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 9% or more by 2022 compared to 2013.
- Increase renewable energy ratio in purchased electricity to 20% by 2022.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource CirculationWater RiskBiodiversityHuman RightsGovernanceEmployee Well-beingSupply Chain ManagementDigital Transformation (DX)