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 2024, Toyobo's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 831,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 172,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 5,499,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by fiscal 2051. Additionally, Toyobo has established an intermediate target to reduce these emissions by at least 46% by fiscal 2031, using fiscal 2014 as a baseline. For Scope 1 and 2 emissions, Toyobo commits to a 27% reduction by FY2031 from a FY2021 base year. In terms of Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 12.5% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Toyobo's commitment to contributing to a decarbonised society. Overall, Toyobo's emissions data and reduction initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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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 |
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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.
