Toho Gas Co Ltd
Toho Gas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Toho Gas 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).
Toho Gas has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Toho Gas's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Toho Gas amounted to 108,431 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Toho Gas increased by 0.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Toho Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Toho Gas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Toho Gas were 55,368 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Toho Gas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Toho Gas's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Toho Gas's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Toho Gas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Toho Gas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,063 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Toho Gas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Toho Gas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 30.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Toho Gas's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Toho Gas's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Toho Gas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Toho Gas reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Toho Gas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Toho Gas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Toho Gas reported 10,500,616 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Toho Gas includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Toho Gas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Toho Gas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,500,616 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 14.75% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.25% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Toho Gas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 10.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Toho Gas's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Toho Gas disclose?
In 2024, Toho Gas reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 8,951,477 tCO₂e (85.25%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 954,536 tCO₂e (9.09%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 265,415 tCO₂e (2.53%)
Toho Gas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Toho Gas’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Toho Gas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 55,368 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,180 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.25 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Toho Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Toho Gas's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Toho Gas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 79.38, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Toho Gas rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Toho Gas ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Toho Gas is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Toho Gas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Toho Gas reported a total carbon footprint of 10,609,047 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.09% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Toho Gas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.52%.a