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Takasago

Takasago International Corporation, commonly known as Takasago, is a leading player in the flavour and fragrance industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1920, the company has expanded its operations across major regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America, solidifying its global presence. Takasago is renowned for its innovative flavour and fragrance solutions, catering to diverse sectors such as food and beverage, personal care, and household products. The company’s commitment to quality and creativity has positioned it as a trusted partner for brands seeking unique sensory experiences. With a rich history marked by key milestones in product development and sustainability initiatives, Takasago continues to excel in the market, leveraging advanced technology and a deep understanding of consumer preferences to deliver exceptional products.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Takasago's score of 45 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Takasago's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Takasago International Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,007,529,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 4,689,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 5,801,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 7,007,529,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a total of about 59,009,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Takasago has set ambitious climate commitments in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 27.5% from 2019 levels by 2030. Additionally, it targets a 13.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term, Takasago is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2050. These targets reflect Takasago's commitment to align with global climate goals, aiming for reductions consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company has also previously achieved a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions in non-production sites by 2020 compared to 2010 levels, demonstrating its ongoing efforts in sustainability.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
30,613,580
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Scope 2
23,622,970
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Takasago's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Takasago is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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