- Increased operating costs due to carbon pricing and regulations.
- Potential decrease in steel product demand due to the development of innovative new materials.
- Uncertainties in market demand for steel materials.
- Potential reputational damage due to inadequate responses to climate change.
- Potential operational disruptions due to acute natural disasters.
- Potential operational challenges due to chronic sea-level rise.
東京製鐵株式会社
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019-04 to 2020-03 reporting, 東京製鐵株式会社 disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1K kt-CO2. By scope: Scope 1: 303.8K t-CO2; Scope 2: 749.1K t-CO2; Scope 3: 856.8K t-CO2. 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
1.1K kt-CO2
2019-04 to 2020-03
Water Usage
572万m3
2019-04 to 2020-03
Waste
360 kt
2019-04 to 2020-03
Energy Use
0.530 GL (crude oil equivalent)
2019-04 to 2020-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019-04 to 2020-03)
| 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). | 303.8K t-CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 749.1K t-CO2 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 856.8K t-CO2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 1.1K kt-CO2 |
| 2018-04 to 2019-03 | 1.3K kt-CO2 |
| 2017-04 to 2018-03 | 1.2K kt-CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per ton of crude steel by 8.2% compared to the previous year, reaching 385.4 kg-CO2/t (28.7% reduction compared to 2013).
- Achieved a 94.1% recycling rate across all factories.
- Recycled 1,673 tons of waste batteries (3% increase compared to the previous year).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions per unit of production by at least 1% annually.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 40% compared to 2013 levels by 2030.
- Increase sales of low-carbon and circular steel materials to 6 million tons by 2030, contributing to a 10 million-ton reduction in overall societal CO2 emissions.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 80% compared to 2013 levels by 2050.
- Increase sales of low-carbon and circular steel materials to 10 million tons by 2050, contributing to a 19 million-ton reduction in overall societal CO2 emissions.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource Circulation