Toray Industries, Inc., commonly known as Toray, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Japan. Established in 1926, the company has evolved into a key player in the advanced materials and chemicals industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specialising in a diverse range of sectors, Toray focuses on the production of fibres and textiles, plastics, chemicals, and carbon fibre composites. Its innovative approach to manufacturing high-performance materials has positioned Toray as a pioneer in sustainable solutions, particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries. With a commitment to research and development, Toray has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in water treatment technologies and lightweight materials. The company’s dedication to quality and innovation has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in the global materials sector.
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In 2023, Toray Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,951,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 2,491,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,460,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 17,560,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 7% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by fiscal 2030 compared to 2013 levels. Furthermore, Toray is working towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, excluding Scope 3 emissions. For production activities, Toray has established a target to reduce global Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per unit of sales by over 50% by 2031, using 2014 as a baseline. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts. Overall, Toray's emissions data and reduction initiatives underscore its commitment to environmental responsibility and its strategic focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,274,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,483,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 864,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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