- Increased VOC emissions due to higher production volume and product mix changes.
- Increased estimated leakage of fluorocarbons due to equipment problems.
- Increased total environmental impact (EIPs) primarily in terms of greenhouse gases, ozone-depleting substances, and discharges of COD and nitrogen in coastal waters.
Kaneka Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, Kaneka Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5K thousand tons-CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 912.0 thousand tons-CO2e/year; Scope 2: 635.9 thousand tons-CO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.3K thousand tons-CO2e/year. 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
1.5K thousand tons-CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2021-04 to 2022-03
Water Usage
37.7 million m3/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
Waste
98.5K tons/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
Energy Use
5.5K GWh/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-04 to 2022-03)
| 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). | 912.0 thousand tons-CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 635.9 thousand tons-CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.3K thousand tons-CO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 1.5K thousand tons-CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020 | 1.0K thousand tons-CO2e/year |
| 2019 | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 1.1M tons (CO2) |
| 2015 | 1.1M tons (CO2e) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 2.1% year-on-year reduction in energy intensity index at all parent manufacturing sites.
- Achieved fiscal 2021 target of 92.3 for CO emission intensity index (toward a fiscal 2030 target of 84.3).
- Effectively achieved zero emissions (final landfill rate of 0.43% for Kaneka and Group companies in Japan).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Average annual reduction of 1% or more in energy intensity index.
- Average annual reduction of 1% or more in CO emission intensity index.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve fiscal 2030 target of 84.3 for CO emission intensity index.
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance