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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Toyobo's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Toyobo's score of 65 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Toyobo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Toyobo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 894,000,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 712,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 182,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In Japan, the company recorded about 824,000,000 kg CO2e, with 692,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 132,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Toyobo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 27% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2031, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 12.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Toyobo is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, reflecting its long-term sustainability vision. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Toyobo's commitment to reducing its environmental impact and contributing to global climate goals.
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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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Toyobo is committed to some 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.
