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Tosoh Sustainability Profile

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Tosoh Corporation, a leading player in the chemical and healthcare industries, is headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1935, the company has established a strong presence in various regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Tosoh is renowned for its innovative solutions in the production of specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and healthcare products. The company’s core offerings include silica products, polymer additives, and diagnostic reagents, all distinguished by their high quality and performance. Tosoh's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in sustainable practices and technological advancements. With a rich history and a focus on excellence, Tosoh continues to drive progress in its sectors, making significant contributions to both industry and society.

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58

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Tosoh's score of 58 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tosoh's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Tosoh Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising 7.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 468 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, with all scopes disclosed. Tosoh has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a commitment to significant reductions across its operations. The company has actively promoted energy efficiency as part of its strategy to meet these targets. The reduction initiatives are part of a broader corporate responsibility framework, aligning with global climate action efforts. Tosoh's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are specific to its operations. The company continues to engage in transparency regarding its emissions and climate strategies, contributing to its reputation as a responsible corporate entity in Japan and globally.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
7,705,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
438,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
6,051,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Tosoh's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Tosoh's Location?

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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. This request for Tosoh is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tosoh's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Tosoh's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 43% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
47%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
24%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
17%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Tosoh's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Tosoh has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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