- Quality issues in multiple business segments
- Insufficient communication within the organization
- Fragile compliance framework
- Insufficient resource allocation
- Aging and deterioration of equipment
- Gap between work volume and available human resources
- Declining birthrate and aging population in Japan
- Stagnation of the Chinese economy and geopolitical risks
- Intensifying competition in various markets
- Risk of tungsten and cobalt supply shortages
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018-04 to 2019-03 reporting, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.9K thousand tons CO2e (FY2016). 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
7.9K thousand tons CO2e (FY2016)
2018-04 to 2019-03
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased alternative thermal energy rate by 36% compared to FY2017 at Kyushu Plant (Cement Business)
- Expanded E-Scrap processing capacity to 160,000 tons/year
- Commenced commercial operations of Wasabizawa Geothermal Power Plant
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions
- Increase alternative thermal energy rate by 40% compared to FY2017 at Kyushu Plant
- Implement robot automatic sorting technology
- Improve recycling technologies for solar panels and lithium-ion batteries
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% recycled material ratio for all tungsten procurement
- Reduce dependency on China for tungsten to 40% or less
- Expand sales of tools for aircraft to 10% of total cemented carbide product sales by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Become Japan’s largest comprehensive geothermal power generator
- Contribute to creation of a recycling-oriented society
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceEnvironmental ManagementHuman ResourcesRecyclingRenewable EnergySupply Chain Responsibility