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, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions were approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 75,009,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 191,622,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included substantial figures such as 1,877,962,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1,378,465,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Kansai Paint has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor has it committed to any formal climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. The emissions data is sourced directly from Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. and reflects their global operations, with additional regional data available for China, India, and Japan. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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2014 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 72,455,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 190,508,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 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.