- Global economic slowdown impacting sales volume
- High raw material and fuel prices
- Achieving carbon neutrality targets
- Maintaining a low final landfill disposal rate for industrial waste
- Meeting stringent overseas regulations for antimicrobial agents
Toagosei Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Toagosei Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 321 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 27 kt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 294 kt CO2e/year; Scope 3: 736 kt CO2e/year. 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
321 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Water Usage
51 million m3/year
2023
Waste
59.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
179.0K kl crude oil equivalent/year
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). | 27 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 294 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 736 kt CO2e/year |
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 | 321 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2021 | 329 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2020 | 347.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
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 25.3% from 2013 levels by 2023 (Scope 1 and 2)
- Installation of mega solar power at Nagoya, Takaoka, and Tokushima Plants
- Construction of a small-scale hydroelectric power plant (planned completion in 2026)
- ISCC Plus certification preparations for acrylic monomers and ATBS
- Reduced industrial waste final landfill rate to 0.6% (0.1% excluding building demolition waste)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 35% from 2013 levels by 2025 (Scope 1 and 2)
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 3% from 2022 levels by 2025
- Increase women in managerial positions to 5% by 2026
- Achieve zero long-term absences from work due to illness by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% from 2013 levels by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2)
- Achieve carbon neutrality (net zero) by 2050
- Improve PBR to 1x or more by achieving an ROE of 8% by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality (net zero) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityCircular EconomyHuman RightsSocial ContributionWorkforce DiversityCorporate Governance