- Oversupply of graphite electrodes from China and India impacting market share
- Tough business conditions in Graphite Electrodes and Smelting & Lining businesses due to global economic fluctuations and competition
- High energy costs in Europe impacting Smelting & Lining profitability
- Need to improve PMI (Post Merger Integration) in overseas subsidiaries
TOKAI CARBON CO., LTD.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, TOKAI CARBON CO., LTD. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2K thousand tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.9K thousand tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 318 thousand tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.7K thousand tCO2e/year (estimated). 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
2.2K thousand tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
8.4 million m3/year (Consolidated)
2023
Waste
5.8K tons/year (Domestic Group)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 1.9K thousand tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 318 thousand tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7K thousand tCO2e/year (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 27% from 2018 levels by 2023
- Achieved 89% waste recycling rate in Japan (Domestic Group)
- Achieved 11% final disposal rate in Japan (Domestic Group)
- Acquired ISCC PLUS certification at Chita and Kyushu-Wakamatsu plants
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 25% (compared to 2018) by 2030
- Increase ratio of female employees in managerial positions to 5.6% or higher by 2024 (Non-consolidated)
- Increase percentage of new female graduates hired for career-track positions to 30% (Non-consolidated)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- Increase recycling rate to 50% or higher (Consolidated)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon NeutralityEnvironmental Impact ReductionRecycling-Oriented SocietyStrengthening Corporate GovernanceHuman Capital DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementCommunity Contribution