Sanyo Special Steel
Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Sanyo Steel, is a leading manufacturer in the special steel industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1932, the company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality steel products, particularly in the automotive and machinery sectors. With operational facilities across Japan and a growing presence in international markets, Sanyo Steel is renowned for its innovative approach to steel manufacturing. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of special steels, such as alloy steels and tool steels, which are distinguished by their superior strength and durability. Sanyo Steel's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the global market, achieving notable milestones in product quality and customer satisfaction. With a focus on sustainability and technological advancement, Sanyo Steel continues to set industry standards while meeting the evolving needs of its clients.
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Sanyo Special Steel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sanyo Special Steel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 776,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 612,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 164,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 3,426,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes capital goods (49,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (1,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (1,462,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (5,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (97,000 kg CO2e), and end-of-life treatment of sold products (1,798,000 kg CO2e). Sanyo Special Steel has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Sanyo Special Steel is pursuing a hydrogen initiative aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in production by approximately 50% compared to 2015 levels by 2040. The company also plans to achieve fossil-free heating across all sites by 2030. This emissions data and reduction commitments are cascaded from Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., which operates as a current subsidiary under the corporate family structure.
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| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 244,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 254,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 660,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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