- Global raw material price increases.
- Energy price increases.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Labor shortages.
- Geopolitical risks.
- Climate change.
- Achieving carbon neutrality.
- Water stress in some production locations.
Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 266.6K t-CO2e/year (consolidated). By scope: Scope 1: 16.7K t-CO2e/year (single); Scope 2: 21.0K t-CO2e/year (single). 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
266.6K t-CO2e/year (consolidated)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
6.7% (consolidated)
of total energy
Water Usage
4.6M m3/year (consolidated)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
46.2K tons/year (consolidated)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
1.0M MWh/year (consolidated)
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 16.7K t-CO2e/year (single) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.0K t-CO2e/year (single) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 266.6K t-CO2e/year (consolidated) |
| 2021 to 2023 | 211.0K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 (Scope 1 & 2) by 3.5% (single) and slightly increased by 1.4% (consolidated) compared to 2021.
- Achieved 48.6% renewable energy usage in India.
- Developed low-temperature baking paint to reduce CO2 emissions in automotive painting processes.
- Developed peelable paint for automotive applications.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption by 20% by 2030.
- Reduce water usage by 20% by 2030.
- Reduce waste by 30% by 2030.
- Increase renewable energy usage to 15% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase sustainability product sales ratio to 30% by 2030.
- Increase female management ratio to 30% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource and Economic CirculationQuality of Life (QOL)Diversity and Inclusion