Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., a leading name in the coatings industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Founded in 1918, the company has established itself as a pioneer in paint manufacturing, consistently innovating to meet diverse market needs. Kansai Paint offers a wide range of products, including decorative paints, industrial coatings, and automotive finishes, distinguished by their superior quality and environmental sustainability. The company is renowned for its commitment to research and development, which has led to numerous industry accolades and a strong market position. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on innovation, Kansai Paint continues to shape the future of the coatings sector.
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In 2023, Kansai Paint reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in Japan, totalling approximately 21,412,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 28,488,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects the company's direct and indirect emissions from energy consumption. Globally, Kansai Paint's emissions included approximately 75,009,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 191,622,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for various categories including purchased goods and services, and the use of sold products, totalling over 1.8 billion kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kansai Paint has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability commitments. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises carbon neutrality and emissions reduction, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate goals to align with global sustainability efforts.
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2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 72,455,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 190,508,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kansai Paint is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.