AGC Inc
AGC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, AGC completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
AGC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into AGC's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AGC amounted to 10,020,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AGC decreased by 8.12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
AGC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AGC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of AGC were 5,970,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has AGC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AGC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), AGC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are AGC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, AGC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,050,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
What methodology does AGC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, AGC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
AGC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into AGC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, AGC reported 9,501,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of AGC includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
AGC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AGC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, AGC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,501,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 72.34% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 27.66% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has AGC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AGC's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 28.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), AGC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that AGC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AGC disclose?
In 2023, AGC reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of AGC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to AGC's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,746,000 tCOâ‚‚e (39.43%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,378,000 tCOâ‚‚e (14.5%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,263,000 tCOâ‚‚e (13.29%)
AGC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AGC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, AGC reported a total carbon footprint of 19,521,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.84% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to AGC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 48.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 30.58%.