Toyobo Sustainability Profile
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 2025, Toyobo's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 615,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 169,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,996,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included 1,458,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 114,000,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. For the previous year, 2024, Toyobo reported 659,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 172,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 data was not disclosed. In 2023, the company recorded 712,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 182,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, again without Scope 3 data. Toyobo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by fiscal 2051. Additionally, they have established an intermediate target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 27% by FY2031 from a FY2021 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a reduction of 12.5% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Toyobo's commitment to addressing climate change and contributing to a decarbonised society.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Toyobo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Toyobo's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 47% last year and increased by approximately 47% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 36% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Toyobo'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.
Toyobo has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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