- Increasing costs due to carbon tax introduction and other regulations.
- Operational disruptions due to typhoons and floods.
- Mismatch between company products and diversifying customer needs.
- Delayed development of environmentally friendly products.
- Decreased labor productivity and intensified competition for talent.
- Damage to corporate image due to delays in diversity and human rights responses.
- Increased employee health problems and related costs.
- Weakening of trust with local communities.
- Compliance violations (environmental and human rights issues) in the company and its supply chain.
Cleanup Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 reporting, Cleanup Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 8.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 10.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.5M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
18.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Water Usage
336.0K m3/year
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Waste
9.1K tons/year
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 8.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.5M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 | 18.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31 | 23.7K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1,2) by 21.6% compared to 2021.
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 3, Category 1+11) by 0.5% compared to the previous year.
- Introduced solar power generation at two factories, resulting in a reduction of 170t-CO2.
- Switched 50% of electricity purchases in the Iwaki area to renewable energy, resulting in a reduction of 4,488t-CO2.
- Converted boiler fuel from LPG to LNG at one factory.
- Introduced hybrid vehicles for company cars, aiming to replace 70% of gasoline cars by the end of 2027.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2021).
- Reduce GHG emissions (Scope 3, Category 1+11) by 25% by 2030 (compared to 2021).
- Achieve 15% female management ratio by 2030.
- Achieve 60% paid leave rate by 2030.
- Achieve 100% male parental leave rate by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality (Scope 1 & 2) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource CirculationWater Resource UtilizationChemical Substance ManagementProduct and Service Creation linked to Social Issue ResolutionCreating a Workplace where Employees can Work ComfortablyDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)Socially and Culturally Meaningful Contribution ActivitiesFair and Honest Corporate Activities