- Climate change
- Resource depletion
- Ecosystem loss
- Diversification and sophistication of consumer needs
- Work style diversification
- Advance of digitalization
- Truck driver shortage
- Plastic waste
Rengo Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-04 to 2021-03 reporting, Rengo Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 772 thousand t-CO2. By scope: Scope 1: 637 (35%); Scope 2: 151 (8%); Scope 3: 1.1K (57%). 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
772 thousand t-CO2
2020-04 to 2021-03
Renewable Energy
14%
of total energy
Water Usage
28.0K thousand m3
2020-04 to 2021-03
Waste
2.7K tons (final disposal)
2020-04 to 2021-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-04 to 2021-03)
| 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). | 637 (35%) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 151 (8%) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1K (57%) |
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 by 28.2% compared to FY1990 (production departments)
- Reduced per-unit CO2 emissions by 15.9% compared to FY2007 (logistics departments)
- Achieved a recovered paper utilization rate of 98.6% for paperboard
- Reduced average basis weight of corrugated board by 12.0% compared to FY2004
- Reduced VOC emissions by 59.8% compared to FY2000
- Reduced emissions and transfers of PRTR chemical substances by 23.8% compared to FY2002
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Formulate GPI Rengo sustainable packaging certification standards
- Conduct water risk studies and evaluations at manufacturing sites
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce total Group-wide CO2 emissions by 46% compared to FY2013 by FY2030
- Increase Viscopearl production volume to 200 t/year or more
- Achieve an employment rate of 30% and higher for female employees in career-path positions by FY2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeResource circulationBiodiversityEmpowerment of female employeesCorporate governance