AGC Inc

Common Name
AGC
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
53,687
Ticker
5201
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
AGC Inc. is a leading global manufacturer specializing in glass, electronics, and chemicals. Originally established in 1907, AGC has evolved to become a pivotal player in various industrial and consum...

AGC Energy Data Preview

In 2023, AGC disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.

AGC also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.

Additionally, AGC also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.

Finally, AGC also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate AGC's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.

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Total Energy Consumed
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Renewable Energy Consumed
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Insights into AGC's Energy Renewability

In 2023, AGC consumed a total of 112 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 2.92% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 97.08% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.

AGC's Energy Renewability Rate

3%

How much of AGC's energy consumed is renewable?

In 2023, AGC consumed a total of 112 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 2.92% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.

This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that AGC has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.

Are AGC's energy practices becoming more sustainable?

Since 2019, AGC's total energy consumption decreased by 8.94%, including a further 6.67% drop in 2023, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.

Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in AGC's consumption increased by 2,298.47%, including a 166.63% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.

Overall, AGC has reduced its total energy consumption while steadily increasing its use of renewables, reflecting a strong commitment to reducing its energy-related environmental footprint.

AGC's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time

42.33 M17.33 M7.67 M42.33 MGigajoules (GJ)20192020202120222023100%99%99%96%91%
  • Renewable Energy Consumed
  • Non-renewable Energy Consumed

Insights into AGC's Energy Consumption & Production Mix

In 2023, AGC disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it consumed. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the AGC's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.

AGC's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies

Biomass, City/TownGas, Coal, HeavyOil, Hydrogen,Natural Gas and Fuel(Unspecified Type)(68.9%)Electricity(Unspecified Source)(27.0%)

What are the main sources and generation technologies behind AGC's energy consumption?

In 2023, AGC's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from

  • Biomass, City/Town Gas, Coal, Heavy Oil, Hydrogen, Natural Gas and Fuel (Unspecified Type) (68.88%)
  • Electricity (Unspecified Source) (27%)
  • Steam (Unspecified Source) (3%)

How diverse is AGC’s energy consumption mix?

In 2023, AGC consumed energy from 12 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a moderately diverse energy mix, with some concentration in a primary source.

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