- Decreasing demand for glass bottles due to substitution with other materials and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Rising energy prices due to geopolitical crises
- Increased raw material prices
- Decreased demand for tableware due to the end of the stay-at-home boom
- Changes in the demand for antibacterial agents
ISHIZUKA GLASS CO., LTD.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, ISHIZUKA GLASS CO., LTD. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 185 thousand t-CO₂e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 104.2 thousand t-CO₂e/year; Scope 2: 80.7 thousand t-CO₂e/year; Scope 3: 443.0 thousand t-CO₂e/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
185 thousand t-CO₂e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2021-04 to 2022-03
Water Usage
1.2K thousand m³/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
Waste
10.0K tons/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
Energy Use
3.9K thousand GJ/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-04 to 2022-03)
| 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). | 104.2 thousand t-CO₂e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 80.7 thousand t-CO₂e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 443.0 thousand t-CO₂e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 185 thousand t-CO₂e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 185.0K t-CO₂/year (group) |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 208.0K t-CO₂e/year (group) |
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 by 0.3% compared to the previous year (Scope 1 & 2)
- Increased recycled resin usage in PET bottle preforms to 27%
- Implemented egg shell utilization in glass raw materials
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 35 billion yen in consolidated operating profit by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50 billion yen in consolidated operating profit by 2030
- Reduce CO₂ emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2015)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSocialEnvironmental