Toho Gas Co Ltd
Toho Gas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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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 Toho Gas's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Toho Gas amounted to 108,171 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 Toho Gas decreased by 19.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Toho Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Toho Gas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Toho Gas were 52,077 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Toho Gas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Toho Gas's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Toho Gas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Toho Gas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Toho Gas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 56,094 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Toho Gas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Toho Gas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 29.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Toho Gas's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 10.58% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Toho Gas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Toho Gas reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Toho Gas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Toho Gas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Toho Gas reported 10,084,055 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 Toho Gas includes a breakdown across 9 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.
Toho Gas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Toho Gas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,084,055 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 15.61% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 84.39% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Toho Gas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Toho Gas disclose?
In 2023, Toho Gas 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 Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Toho Gas's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 8,509,872 tCOâ‚‚e (84.39%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 980,293 tCOâ‚‚e (9.72%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 266,596 tCOâ‚‚e (2.64%)
Toho Gas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Toho Gas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Toho Gas reported a total carbon footprint of 10,192,226 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.83% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Toho Gas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.55%.