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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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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

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.

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Toray's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Toray Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,951,000,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 2,491,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,460,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached about 17,560,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle. In Japan, Toray's emissions for the same year were approximately 201,000,000 kg CO2e, with 32,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 169,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Over the years, Toray has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, such as greenhouse gas emissions per unit of revenue, indicating a focus on improving efficiency in relation to their financial performance. Toray's ongoing efforts to address climate change are part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability, with many companies setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
3,310,000,000
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Scope 2
2,325,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
744,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Toray's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Toray is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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