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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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's total emissions for Scope 3 reached about 17,560,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of its supply chain and product lifecycle. Toray has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has been actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, with a focus on improving efficiency and sustainability in its operations. Historically, Toray's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a total of approximately 4,951,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2021, which included 3,044,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,449,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, aligning with global climate goals, although further details on specific reduction strategies remain unspecified. Overall, Toray's ongoing efforts reflect a broader industry trend towards enhanced transparency and accountability in carbon emissions management.
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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.
