- Potential for increased lawsuits and business injunctions due to non-compliance with environmental considerations
- Procurement difficulties due to increasing global demand for natural gas
- Worsening supply disruptions due to disasters
- Shrinking domestic market and declining regional vitality
- Decline in the productive working population and difficulty securing workers
- Climate change risks impacting city gas sales (e.g., abnormal weather, carbon pricing policies)
- Biodiversity risks in the value chain (e.g., ecosystem disturbance, water use)
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its FY2023 reporting, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 54.192 mn t-CO2e (Scope 1, 2, 3). By scope: Scope 3: 54.192 mn t-CO2e. 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
54.192 mn t-CO2e (Scope 1, 2, 3)
FY2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 54.192 mn t-CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | 54.192 mn t-CO2e (Scope 1, 2, 3) |
| 2022 | 37.75 million tCO2e (FY2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- CO2 reduction contribution of 9.52 mn tons (target: 12 mn tons)
- Renewable power source transaction volume of 1.342 mn kW (target: 2.2 mn kW)
- Achieved 31% net-zero CO2 from our activities (target: 60% compared to FY2020)
- 100% annual recycling rate for polyethylene, steel, and cast-iron pipes
- Gas meter reuse and recycling program implemented
- Certified as an “Eco-First” company
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- CO2 reduction contribution of 12 mn tons by 2030
- Renewable energy transaction volume of 6 mn kW by 2030
- Achieve 100% net-zero CO2 from our activities by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Lead a seamless conversion to a carbon-neutral society by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonizationProtecting the global environmentSecuring stable energy supplyEnhancing safety & disaster prevention, resilient regional developmentRealizing an organization that embraces diverse talentRespecting human rights across the entire value chainContributing to well-being of people and communities