- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks (Ukraine, Middle East)
- Fluctuations in nonferrous metal markets
- Fluctuations in demand
- Country risk
- Natural disasters
- Product quality issues
- Difficulty in developing new products
- Human resource shortages
- Environmental regulations
- Changes in official regulations
Furukawa Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Furukawa Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 26.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 6.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 19.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 686.4K 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
26.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
650.0K m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
7.9K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
565.0K GJ/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). | 6.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 686.4K 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 | 26.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 19.5K t-CO2e |
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 approximately 10,000 tons (37%) from a peak of 27,000 tons in fiscal 2014 through energy conservation measures.
- Reduced water consumption by –12.7% vs BAU in FY2023
- Reduced total waste generation by –17.4% vs BAU in FY2023
- Reduced use of hazardous chemicals by –13.0% year-on-year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 10% by FY2027 (vs FY2023)
- Reduce water consumption by –2% vs BAU in FY2028
- Reduce total waste generation by –3% vs BAU in FY2028
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 25% by FY2030 (vs FY2023)
- Reduce health checkup anomaly ratio (By FY2031: 30% or less for those under 40, 50% or less for those 40 and over)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman RightsDiversity & InclusionOccupational Safety and HealthCorporate Governance