Asahi Kasei (AHKSY)

Overall impact
C (58)

Commentary

Asahi Kasei is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 57.6 for overall impact (58th percentile compared to all companies), Asahi Kasei ranks 5th out of 18 industry peers, behind Akzo Nobel, Clariant, Ecovyst and 1 other, and ahead of Fuller HB, Vibrantz, Nippon Paint and 10 others. On top material causes for Asahi Kasei's industry (Chemicals), Asahi Kasei performs well in Reduced Green House Gas Emissions (95.1 score) and Sustainable Use of Water (90.4) and performs poorly in Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (27.7 score), Child and Maternal Health (24.1), Reduced Waste (37.3) and 3 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Employees
47,895
Sector
Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Sub-industry
Specialty Chemicals
SASB industry
Chemicals
Headquarters
Japan
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AHKSY
Description
Asahi Kasei Corporation manufactures and sells chemicals. It offers caustic soda, chemical fertilizers, nitric acid, ammonia, acrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate, styrene, adipic acid, hexamethylene diamine, AH salt, propionitrile, sodium cyanide, acetonitrile, methacrylonitrile, cyclohexyl methacrylate, polyethylenes, polyethylenes powder, PMMA resin, polystyrene, polybutadiene rubbers, styrene/butadiene rubbers, clear styrenic copolymer, styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, hydrogenated styrenic elastomers, membranes and systems, functional materials, foams, purging compound, polyisocyanates, polycarbonatediol, aluminum paste, latex, photopolymers and platemaking systems, films, cyclohexanol, cyclohexane, and cyclohexene. The company also offers lithium-ion battery and lead-acid battery separators, plastic optical fibers, artificial suede, nylon 66 filament, polyamide 66, polyacetal, polyphenyene ether, polypropylene compounds, 3D cubic knitted fabric, noise suppression sheets, audio devices, photosensitive polyimide/PBO precursor, latent hardeners, glass fabrics, specialty products, explosion-bonded metal clads, lining fabrics, cupro and stretch fibers, oil-water separators, cellulose nanobeads, and flame-resistant and synthetic fiber; magnetic, current, and gas sensors; deodorizing, spunbond, cupro, multifunctional, and heat-press formable thermoplastic nonwoven; and ecorise, biocradle, and bemliese products. It provides bags and containers; cooking products; cleaners; plastic packet cutting products; cyclohexyl methacrylate, bonded anchors, and microcrystalline cellulose; pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents, dialyzers, therapeutic apheresis, virus removal filters, defibrillators, AEDs, automated CPRs, fluid resuscitation pumps, wearable defibrillators, temperature management systems, and data solutions; construction materials; and remodeling services, as well as develops homes and apartments. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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Ethos considers the following causes material for Asahi Kasei, based on its industry sub-industry Specialty Chemicals. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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