Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Taiheiyo Cement's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Taiheiyo Cement 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).
Taiheiyo Cement has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 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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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 Taiheiyo Cement's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Taiheiyo Cement amounted to 20,933,000 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 Taiheiyo Cement decreased by 15.12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Taiheiyo Cement were 20,065,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Taiheiyo Cement reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Taiheiyo Cement reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 868,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Taiheiyo Cement reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Taiheiyo Cement 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 11.7% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Taiheiyo Cement use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Taiheiyo Cement reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Taiheiyo Cement's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Taiheiyo Cement reported 1,766,000 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 Taiheiyo Cement includes a breakdown across 2 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.
Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Taiheiyo Cement reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,766,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Taiheiyo Cement 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Taiheiyo Cement disclose?
In 2023, Taiheiyo Cement reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 893,000 tCOâ‚‚e (50.57%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 873,000 tCOâ‚‚e (49.43%)
Taiheiyo Cement's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Taiheiyo Cement's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Taiheiyo Cement reported a total carbon footprint of 22,699,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.7% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Taiheiyo Cement's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 88.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 7.78%.