- Sluggish demand in Europe due to high interest rates, energy costs, and slower-than-expected economic recovery in China.
- Inflationary pressure on logistics and labor costs.
- Concerns regarding downside risks to the global economy.
- Supply chain disruptions.
Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024-04 to 2024-09 reporting, Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.56 million tons CO2e (FY2023). 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
0.56 million tons CO2e (FY2023)
2024-04 to 2024-09
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024-04 to 2024-09 | 0.56 million tons CO2e (FY2023) |
| 2023 | 0.54 million tons (FY2022) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 540.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 710.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 498.0K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) + 566000 tCO2e (Scope 3) in FY2020 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a CDP climate change score of "A-", the highest among Japanese special steel producers.
- Reduced GHG emissions by 42% from FY2021 levels by FY2030 (Scope 1+2).
- Reduced GHG emissions by 25% from FY2021 levels by FY2030 (Scope 3).
- Commenced utilization of renewable energy from hydroelectric and solar power generation.
- OVAKO inaugurated its first fossil-free hydrogen plant, reducing GHG emissions by approximately 20,000 tons/year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Acquire SBT certificate within 2 years.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 42% from FY2021 level by FY2030 (Scope 1+2).
- Reduce GHG emissions by 25% from FY2021 level by FY2030 (Scope 3).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon NeutralityGovernanceHuman CapitalSupply Chain Sustainability