- Delay in the recovery of automobile production due to semiconductor supply insufficiency and decline in demand for electronic devices.
- Inability to procure coal for acetic acid plant due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Need to increase the endurance of new businesses and identify opportunities for new businesses and M&As.
- Low ROIC despite increased capital expenditure.
Daicel Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Daicel Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.3K thousand t-CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.6K thousand t-CO2e/year; Scope 2: 37 thousand t-CO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.2K thousand t-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
2.3K thousand t-CO2e/year
2023
Waste
142 thousand tonnes/year
2023
Energy Use
753 thousand 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). | 1.6K thousand t-CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 37 thousand t-CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2K thousand t-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 | 2.3K thousand t-CO2e/year |
| 2022 | 2.3K thousand t-CO2e |
| 2021 | 2.1K thousand t-CO2e/year (FY2021/3) |
| 2019 | 1.2 million tons (tCO2e) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- GHG emissions for the Daicel Group decreased by 6 thousand t-CO2 to 2,342 thousand t-CO2 (down 0.3% year-on-year).
- Industrial waste generated by Daicel’s business sites and the domestic Group companies decreased by 2% compared to the previous fiscal year to 142 thousand tonnes.
- Recycling rate for industrial waste was 98.4%
- Landfill rate for industrial waste was 0.9%
- Achieved 70% reduction of PRTR-regulated substance emissions from FY2002/3 levels (57 tonnes in emissions)
- Water intake reduction of 1.6% compared to FY2019/3 levels
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Raise the recycling rate for Daicel’s business sites and Domestic Group companies to 99％ or higher by FY2026/3
- Achieve zero emissions for Daicel’s business sites and Domestic Group companies by FY2026/3
- Reduce VOC emissions by 60% from FY2001/3 levels by FY2026/3
- Achieve 10% water intake reduction by FY2026/3 (compared to FY2019/3)
- Increase the ratio of women in management positions to at least 10% by FY2026/3
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 50% compared to FY2019/3 levels by FY2031/3
- Achieve 30% or more recyclable raw materials used in products by FY2031/3
- Produce 10,000-20,000 tonnes/year of environment-friendly cellulose acetate by FY2026/3
- Achieve 10% ROIC by FY2027/3
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by FY2051/3
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste Reduction and RecyclingChemical Substance Emission ManagementWater Resource PreservationAir Pollution PreventionBiodiversity PreservationHuman RightsProduct SafetyOccupational Health and SafetyDiversity and InclusionSustainable ProcurementCorporate GovernanceComplianceRisk Management