- Fatal accident at the Nagoya Factory in January 2022.
- Decreased operating profit in FY2022 due to various factors including China's lockdown, soaring energy costs, automobile production cutbacks, and yen depreciation.
- Sluggish demand for some products due to the COVID-19 pandemic and automobile production adjustments.
Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 148 tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2 in FY2022). By scope: Scope 3: 2.5K tCO2e/year (FY2022). 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
148 tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2 in FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
4.33 million m3/year (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
123.0K kL/year (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.5K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) to 148 tons in FY2022 from 276 tons in FY2021. A 46.3% reduction compared to FY2013.
- Increased production capacity for sizing agents for carbon fibers by approximately 50% (new facility scheduled to start operation in May 2024).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to the FY2013 level).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve an operating profit of 15 billion yen and ROIC of 7.0% by FY2025.
- Increase the proportion of high-value-added products to 53% and overseas net sales ratio to 53% by FY2025.
- Increase female manager ratio to 15% by FY2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 (Scopes 1 and 2).
- Grow into a global, unique, and highly profitable company where every employee feels pride and satisfaction from his/her work by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon NeutralityQuality of Life (QOL)InnovationHuman CapitalRisk ManagementTransparent Management