Toyobo
Toyobo Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the textile and chemical industries, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 1882, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Toyobo is renowned for its innovative solutions in areas such as advanced materials, biotechnology, and functional films. The company’s core products include high-performance fibres, packaging materials, and medical devices, distinguished by their quality and technological advancements. Toyobo's commitment to sustainability and research has positioned it as a leader in the market, achieving notable milestones in product development and environmental initiatives. With a strong focus on innovation, Toyobo continues to enhance its global presence and maintain its competitive edge in the ever-evolving industrial landscape.
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Toyobo's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Toyobo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 831,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 172,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 5,499,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a substantial reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 3,262,000,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, Toyobo's emissions were approximately 894,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 3 emissions again dominating at about 5,499,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by fiscal 2051, with an intermediate target of reducing these emissions by at least 46% by fiscal 2031 compared to fiscal 2014 levels. Additionally, Toyobo has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27% by FY2031 from a FY2021 baseline, alongside a 12.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with industry standards for climate action and reflect Toyobo's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint in a comprehensive manner.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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