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 2023, Toyobo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,499,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 659,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 172,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 5,290,000,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years. Toyobo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a reduction of at least 46% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by fiscal 2031, using fiscal 2014 as a baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by fiscal 2051. For Scope 3 emissions, Toyobo aims to reduce these by 12.5% by fiscal 2031 from a fiscal 2021 baseline. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Toyobo's commitment to addressing climate change and contributing to a decarbonised society. The company is actively working towards these goals as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.
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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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Toyobo is participating in some 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.
