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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.
58
DitchCarbon score
+28 vs industry average
Toyobo’s score of 58 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Research Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.198
20182025
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Toyobo's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Toyobo Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising 615 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 169 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3.996 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from the use of sold products, accounting for about 1.458 billion kg CO2e.
Toyobo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 46% by fiscal 2031 compared to fiscal 2014 levels. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by fiscal 2051. For Scope 3 emissions, Toyobo aims for a reduction of 12.5% by fiscal 2031 from a fiscal 2021 baseline.
These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies Toyobo's near-term targets as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company is actively working towards these goals as part of its broader sustainability strategy.
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Toyobo’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2031
27% reduction in Scope 1
TOYOBO CO., LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 27.0% by FY2031 from a FY2021 base year.
On track27%
2031
27% reduction in Scope 2
TOYOBO CO., LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 27.0% by FY2031 from a FY2021 base year.
Behind target27%
2031
12.5% reduction in scope 3 total
TOYOBO CO., LTD. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products 12.5% with…
Insufficient data12.5%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Toyobo10 months ago
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