- Risks associated with climate change (physical risks like flood damage, transition risks like regulatory changes and market shifts)
- Impact on chemical pesticides due to increased demand for environmental considerations
- Rising costs of raw materials and energy
Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 31.2K t-CO2 (FY2023 non-consolidated Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 3: 251.0K t-CO2 (FY2022 non-consolidated). 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
31.2K t-CO2 (FY2023 non-consolidated Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
451.0K m3 (FY2023)
2023
Waste
5.8K tons (FY2023)
2023
Energy Use
12.0K kL (FY2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 251.0K t-CO2 (FY2022 non-consolidated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Unit energy consumption: average annual improvement of 3.4% (for 5 fiscal years)
- 22% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY 2030 (compared with FY 2013)
- Carbon neutrality target by FY 2050
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Launch 3 new Rakuryu formulations by the end of FY 2026
- Register Ipfencarbazone in 5 countries by the end of FY 2026
📅 Medium-term
- 22% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY 2030 (compared with FY 2013)
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality in FY 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SDGsClimate changeCarbon neutralityEnergy savingsCSR procurementHuman capital managementTCFD