- Lower LPG import prices than in the previous year, lower selling prices, and declining sales of rechargeable battery materials
- Rising production costs
- Declining demand for energy due to changing community demographic trends
- Delays in raising the adoption of renewable energy
- Market contraction for existing products due to rising environmental awareness
- Rising costs of development, production, procurement, logistics, etc.
- Supply risks associated with rising geopolitical risks and natural disasters
Iwatani Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Iwatani Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.1K Kt-CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 83 Kt-CO2e (Japan) + 33 Kt-CO2e (Overseas); Scope 2: 145 Kt-CO2e (Japan) + 165 Kt-CO2e (Overseas); Scope 3: 11.7K Kt-CO2e. 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
12.1K Kt-CO2e
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
7.5K thousand cu. m
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
26.5K tons
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
335.2K thousand kWh
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 83 Kt-CO2e (Japan) + 33 Kt-CO2e (Overseas) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 145 Kt-CO2e (Japan) + 165 Kt-CO2e (Overseas) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 11.7K Kt-CO2e |
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 to 2024-03 | 12.1K Kt-CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Group CO2 emissions in Japan by 50% vs. the FY2019 level by FY2030 (target)
- Generated 1,993 tons in J-Credits in FY2023 (1,096 tons in FY2022)
- Installed a 100 kW power generation facility linking 20 Panasonic (5 kW) pure hydrogen fuel cells at Iwatani R&D Center, reducing CO2 emissions by 40% vs. FY2019.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (implied)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Group CO2 emissions in Japan by 50% vs. the FY2019 level by FY2030
- Achieve ROE of 10% or more; ROIC of 6% or more; and operating profit of 65 billion yen by FY2027
- Grow direct sales customers to 1.3 million households by FY2027 (18% growth)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by FY2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman ResourcesTechnologySupply Chain Management and Human RightsCorporate Governance