- Surge in energy prices due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
- Substantial decline in materials for PCR diagnostic kit demand
- Increase in raw material and fuel prices
- Increase in research and development expenses
- CO2 generation in hydrogen production from natural gas
- Need to strengthen existing businesses while building a new business portfolio
- Increase in industrial waste volumes in FY2022
Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 45.7 thousand tons (FY2022). By scope: Scope 1: 25.1K t-CO2 (FY2022); Scope 2: 20.7K t-CO2 (FY2022). 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
45.7 thousand tons (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
10.7K kt (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
3.5K tons (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
27.6K kl (crude oil equivalent FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 25.1K t-CO2 (FY2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 20.7K t-CO2 (FY2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 45.7 thousand tons (FY2022) |
| 2022 | 45.7K t-CO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 48.8K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 not specified) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Introduced CO2-free electricity at several plants and offices
- Introduced Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) to promote low-carbon investments
- Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) to 45.7 thousand tons in FY2022
- Reduced energy intensity to 0.636 kl/million JPY of net sales in FY2022
- Achieved zero SOx emissions since FY2012
- Expansion of environmentally friendly products (Bio-PTGs, ODI, natural food dyes, peracetic acid formulation OXYATTACK)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve net sales of 50.0 billion JPY, operating profit of 7.5 billion JPY, and an operating margin of 15.0% in FY2025 (SPEED 25/30)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions to 43,400 t-CO2 (0.868 t-CO2/million JPY of net sales) by FY2025 (SPEED 25/30)
- Reduce energy intensity to 0.606 kl/million JPY of net sales by FY2025 (SPEED 25/30)
- Increase percentage of female managers to 13% by FY2025 (SPEED 25/30)
- Achieve FY2030 ideal figures under SPEED 25/30
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman ResourcesCorporate GovernanceEnvironmental ProtectionCommunity EngagementSupply Chain SustainabilityProduct Safety