- Supply chain disruptions due to component shortages (FY2022)
- Meeting stricter environmental regulations in various countries and regions.
- Maintaining high levels of employee engagement globally.
- Ensuring responsible mineral procurement throughout the supply chain.
Brother Industries, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Brother Industries, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.5M tCO2e/year (FY2023). By scope: Scope 1: 18.8K tCO2e/year (FY2023); Scope 2: 191.2K tCO2e/year (FY2023); Scope 3: 2.3M tCO2e/year (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
2.5M tCO2e/year (FY2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
17.8% (FY2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
508.9K m3/year (FY2023)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
200.0K MWh/year (FY2023)
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). | 18.8K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 191.2K tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.3M tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
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 | 2.5M tCO2e/year (FY2023) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 3.1M tCO2e (location-based) / 3066176 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 2.8M tCO2e/year (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 45.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions from the FY2015 level in FY2023.
- Achieved a 14.2% reduction in waste volume from the previous fiscal year (per unit of sales) in FY2023.
- Achieved a 10.7% reduction in water intake from the previous fiscal year (per unit of sales) in FY2023.
- Achieved the FY2024 target of 81% or less virgin materials used in products one year ahead of schedule.
- Brother Industries (U.K.) Ltd. and Brother Industries (Slovakia) s.r.o. attained carbon neutrality and completed PAS 2060:2014 verification.
- Kariya Factory achieved carbon neutrality in FY2023 and completed verification of compliance with the ISO 14068-1:2023 standard.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 47% from the FY2015 level (Scopes 1 and 2) and implement measures to reduce CO2 emissions by 150,000 tons (Scope 3) by FY2024.
- Reduce the ratio of virgin materials used in products to 81% or less by FY2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions from the FY2015 level by FY2030.
- Achieve 30% reduction in Scope 3 CO2 emissions (categories 1, 11, and 12) from the FY2015 level by FY2030.
- Reduce the ratio of virgin materials used in products to 65% or less by FY2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in all business operations and minimize CO2 emissions from the entire value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Supporting people's value creationRealizing a diverse and active societyPursuing a responsible value chainReducing CO2 emissionsCirculating resources