- Series of quality and safety-related accidents and problems, including a violation of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act at Kaigen Pharma Co., Ltd., an explosion and fire at Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.'s Yumoto Factory, and a fire at a titanium dioxide factory.
- Low employee engagement scores, particularly in “empathy with the corporate philosophy and vision” and “trust with management.”
- Low profitability in some businesses
- Declining birthrate and aging population in Japan
- Increasing competition to acquire talent
Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 152.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 64.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 38.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 472.0K tCO2e/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
152.0K tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
34.6M m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
43.8K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
57.0K kL (crude oil equivalent)/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 64.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 38.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 472.0K tCO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 152.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced industrial waste emissions by 7,800 tons from the previous fiscal year (43,800 tons in FY2023)
- Onahama Manufacturing Site received a gold rating for four consecutive years in a sustainability evaluation conducted by EcoVadis
- Sakai Manufacturing Site received a silver rating for two consecutive years in a sustainability evaluation conducted by EcoVadis
- Siam Stabilizers and Chemicals Co., Ltd. won the Environmental and Safety Governance Award 2023 (Gold Star Level)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% (versus FY2013 level) by FY2030
- Reduce industrial waste by 25% (versus FY2021 level) by FY2025
- Increase the rate at which male employees take childcare leave to 50% or higher by FY2025
- Launch five Smart Material products by FY2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve operating profit of ¥9 billion and an ROE of 8% in fiscal 2026
- Achieve an ROE of 12% by 2030
- Reduce water usage by 25% (compared to FY2021) by FY2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Protecting nature (protecting the global environment)Supporting the development of an advanced information society (for a more equal society)Supporting people’s healthHuman rightsDiversity, equity, and inclusionQuality and safety