- Climate change risks (physical risks like extreme weather and transition risks like regulatory changes)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Maintaining zero environmental accidents and serious environmental incidents
- Reducing industrial waste to zero landfill waste plastic
- Reducing the number of days employees take off work due to mental health issues and lifestyle-related diseases
Asahi Kasei Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, Asahi Kasei Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.03 million tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 3.10 million tons CO2e; Scope 2: 0.94 million tons CO2e; Scope 3: 14.15 million 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
4.03 million tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2021-04 to 2022-03
Renewable Energy
6% (from hydroelectric power)
of total energy
Water Usage
267 million m3 (Japan and overseas)
2021-04 to 2022-03
Waste
326.3 thousand tons
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). | 3.10 million tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.94 million tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.15 million tons CO2e |
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 | 4.03 million tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 3.91 million tons CO2-eq |
| 2018-04 to 2019-03 | 4.24 million tons of CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017-04 to 2018-03 | 2.93 million tons CO2e/year (Japan, Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2016-04 to 2017-03 | 3.03 million tons of CO2e (Japan, 2016) |
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 approximately 21% compared to 2013 baseline (Scope 1 & 2)
- Achieved a final disposal rate of 0.09% for industrial waste (overall) and 0.02% for non-construction companies
- Implemented the “Town Woods” program at all 41 domestic sites, earning 3747 MMP points
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% or more by 2030 (from fiscal 2013)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 10% women in managerial positions by 2030
- Increase the number of Group Masters to 300 by 2024
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyCarbon NeutralityBiodiversityHuman RightsHealth & ProductivityCorporate GovernanceComplianceSupply Chain ManagementCommunity Engagement