Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd
Taiyo Yuden's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Taiyo Yuden 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).
Taiyo Yuden has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 Taiyo Yuden's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Taiyo Yuden amounted to 418,000 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Taiyo Yuden decreased by 8.93%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Taiyo Yuden's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Taiyo Yuden's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Taiyo Yuden were 51,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2021), Taiyo Yuden's Scope 1 emissions increased by 15.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Taiyo Yuden's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Taiyo Yuden reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 367,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Taiyo Yuden reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2021), Taiyo Yuden's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 11.57% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Taiyo Yuden use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Taiyo Yuden reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Taiyo Yuden's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Taiyo Yuden's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Taiyo Yuden reported 967,000 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 Taiyo Yuden includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Taiyo Yuden's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Taiyo Yuden's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Taiyo Yuden reported total Scope 3 emissions of 967,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.27% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.73% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Taiyo Yuden's Scope 3 emissions increased by 56.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Taiyo Yuden disclose?
In 2023, Taiyo Yuden reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Taiyo Yuden's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Taiyo Yuden's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 601,000 tCOâ‚‚e (62.15%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 225,000 tCOâ‚‚e (23.27%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 77,000 tCOâ‚‚e (7.96%)
Taiyo Yuden's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Taiyo Yuden's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Taiyo Yuden reported a total carbon footprint of 1,385,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 28.6% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Taiyo Yuden's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 26.5%.