Unicharm Japan
Unicharm Corporation, commonly known as Unicharm, is a leading Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Established in 1961, Unicharm has made significant strides in the hygiene and personal care industry, focusing on innovative products that enhance everyday life. The company operates extensively across Asia, with a strong presence in markets such as China, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Specialising in disposable hygiene products, Unicharm is renowned for its high-quality offerings, including diapers, feminine hygiene products, and adult incontinence solutions. Their commitment to research and development has led to unique features in their products, such as advanced absorbency and skin-friendly materials. Unicharm's market position is bolstered by its reputation for quality and innovation, making it a trusted name among consumers worldwide.
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Unicharm Japan's score of 71 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Unicharm Japan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Unicharm Japan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,395,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 29,200 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 376,900 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 5,988,900 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 3,400,500 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 1,896,300 kg CO2e). Unicharm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, both compared to 2016 levels. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In line with these goals, Unicharm has also pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 34% by 2030, and Scope 3 emissions by 18%, using 2016 as the base year. Furthermore, Unicharm has established a more recent target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2031 from a 2021 base year, alongside a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These initiatives reflect Unicharm's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the consumer durables sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 160,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,512,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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