- Prolonged financial tightening in Europe and the U.S., resulting in stagnant housing construction market.
- Receding expectations of monetary easing in the U.S., Russia-Ukraine conflict, and geopolitical risk in the Middle East.
- Global labor shortages, aging population, disaster recovery, and infrastructure enhancement needs.
- Soaring cost of raw materials and labor due to inflation.
- Global shortage of ophthalmologists.
TOPCON CORPORATION
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, TOPCON CORPORATION disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 248.7K t-CO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 3.6K t-CO2e (2023); Scope 2: 8.8K t-CO2e (2023); Scope 3: 236.3K t-CO2e (2023). 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
248.7K t-CO2e (2023)
2023
Water Usage
52.0K m3 (2023)
2023
Waste
502.1K tons (2023)
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). | 3.6K t-CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.8K t-CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 236.3K t-CO2e (2023) |
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 | 248.7K t-CO2e (2023) |
| 2021 | 2.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 3.2K t-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 by 600,000 tons/year (estimated) through IT Construction solutions.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons/year (estimated) through auto-steering systems for agricultural machinery.
- Introduced "Yamagata Hydroelectric Premium," carbon-free electricity, at its Headquarters and Shirakawa factories.
- Installed new solar power generation systems in the U.S. and Spain.
- Reduced VOCs by switching from solvent paint to water paint.
- Achieved a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Japan compared to FY2013 (target by end of FY2030).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase consolidated net sales for FY2024 to ¥230 billion (6% year-on-year increase).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net sales of ¥250 billion and operating income of ¥28 billion by FY2025.
- Achieve 13-15% ROE by FY2025.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in Japan compared to FY2013 by the end of FY2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net sales of ¥400 billion by 2032 (100th anniversary).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Reducing the Impact on the Global EnvironmentPromoting and Accelerating DX SolutionsRespecting Human RightsCoexisting with the Local CommunityBeing an Organization that Respects Individuality and Creates TogetherProviding Creative Products through Technological Innovation