Toray
Toray Industries, Inc., commonly known as Toray, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Japan. Established in 1926, the company has evolved into a key player in the advanced materials and chemicals industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specialising in a diverse range of sectors, Toray focuses on the production of fibres and textiles, plastics, chemicals, and carbon fibre composites. Its innovative approach to manufacturing high-performance materials has positioned Toray as a pioneer in sustainable solutions, particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries. With a commitment to research and development, Toray has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in water treatment technologies and lightweight materials. The company’s dedication to quality and innovation has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in the global materials sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Toray's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Toray's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Toray Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. This includes 32,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 169,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 17,560,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Toray's emissions data indicates a commitment to transparency, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or documented specific climate pledges. However, it continues to monitor and report its greenhouse gas emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact and a potential commitment to future sustainability efforts. Overall, Toray's emissions performance highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions in its operations, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,310,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,325,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 744,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Toray is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
